The drug comes in tablet form and is available in five different strengths, including:
- 5 mg tablets
- 10 mg tablets
- 20 mg tablets
- 40 mg tablets
- 80 mg tablets.
Most people with high
cholesterol typically begin treatment with the 20 mg or 40 mg
simvastatin tablets (one tablet, once daily). If your cholesterol goals have not been reached after several weeks, your healthcare provider may increase your dose as needed.
The recommended starting dosage for children ages 10 to 17 is simvastatin 10 mg once a day. If needed, your child's healthcare provider can increase this dosage up to a maximum of 40 mg daily.
(Click Dosing With Simvastatin for more detailed dosing guidelines for this medication and to find out what factors your healthcare provider will consider before making a dosage recommendation.)
