Ezetimibe
Ezetimibe is a tablet for hypercholesterolaemia that lowers cholesterol by reducing absorption from the gut. It comes in a single strength and multiple pack sizes. You can compare the price per tablet across options.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10mg | 30 tablets | US$49.80 | US$1.66 |
| 10mg | 60 tablets | US$84.60 | US$1.41 |
| 10mg | 90 tablets | US$115.20 | US$1.28 |
| 10mg | 120 tablets | US$145.20 | US$1.21 |
| 10mg | 180 tablets | US$203.40 | US$1.13 |
- Category
- Cholesterol Management
- Active ingredient
- Ezetimibe
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Ezetimibe on your behalf.
- Condition
- Hypercholesterolaemia
- Alternative names
- Ezetrol
- Therapeutic class
- Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity; active liver disease
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor liver function enzymes when combined with statins
- Minor side effects
- fatigue; abdominal pain; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- myalgia; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Onset time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C in the original container.
- Drug interactions
- ciclosporin; warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Dosage titration monitored by physician in adolescents.
Serious side effects
rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention; hepatitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to mitigate high cholesterol levels indicated to support cardiovascular function.
Mechanism of action
Ezetimibe inhibits cholesterol absorption at the brush border of the small intestine, blocking the Niemann-Pick C1-like 1 (NPC1L1) transporter protein and reducing deliver of cholesterol to the liver.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use not recommended without specialist advice. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Ezetimibe is the active ingredient in these 10mg tablets, taken by mouth for hypercholesterolaemia. Merck Sharp & Dohme is the originator company, and Ezetrol is another name for the medicine.
At the brush border of the small intestine, ezetimibe blocks the Niemann-Pick C1-like 1 (NPC1L1) transporter, reducing the amount of cholesterol delivered to the liver. Its effect lasts around 24 hours, and onset may take 2–4 weeks. Do not use it in people with active liver disease or hypersensitivity to ezetimibe. Liver enzymes should be monitored when it is combined with a statin. Myalgia and raised liver enzymes can occur; rhabdomyolysis and hepatitis are serious and need immediate medical attention. Use in pregnancy is not recommended without specialist advice; check breastfeeding suitability with a clinician or pharmacist before use.
Ordering Ezetimibe from Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week, while Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks. Prices show in ringgit by default. Choose the 10mg tablet and pack size, then see Cholesterol Management for related information.
FAQ
What is Ezetimibe for?
Ezetimibe contains ezetimibe and is taken for hypercholesterolaemia. Ezetimibe inhibits cholesterol absorption at the brush border of the small intestine, blocking the Niemann-Pick C1-like 1 (NPC1L1) transporter protein and reducing deliver of cholesterol to the liver.
How is Ezetimibe priced?
Ezetimibe comes in a 10mg strength, in packs of 30 to 180 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
What other names is Ezetimibe sold under?
You may also see ezetimibe sold as Ezetrol.
Does Ezetimibe have side effects?
Yes, it can. The ones people notice most with ezetimibe are fatigue, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Some people also get myalgia and elevated liver enzymes. Rarer but serious: rhabdomyolysis and hepatitis. These need urgent medical help.
What sort of medicine is Ezetimibe?
It's a generic: Ezetimibe goes by the name of its active ingredient, ezetimibe, instead of a brand name. Who makes it depends on supply.
How long before Ezetimibe takes effect?
Ezetimibe usually kicks in within 2 to 4 weeks. Some people notice it sooner than others.
Which medicines don't mix with Ezetimibe?
Ezetimibe can interact with ciclosporin and warfarin. Before you start Ezetimibe, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
Do I need a prescription to order Ezetimibe here?
No, not online. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Ezetimibe. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Ezetimibe for delivery to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Ezetimibe is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Ezetimibe, rather than under a brand.
- You receive a quality generic; the exact manufacturer depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- It contains the same active ingredient and has the same strength as the original brand.