par 263 Pill — WHITE OVAL, 12mm — Rosuvastatin
| Imprint | par / 263 |
|---|---|
| Colour | WHITE |
| Shape | OVAL |
| Size | 12 |
| Strength | ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM 40 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Par Pharmaceutical Inc. |
| NDC | 49884-263 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | — |
| Ingredients | ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM[ROSUVASTATIN] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "par 263" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Rosuvastatin
Uses and warnings
No boxed warning. Contraindications: "acute liver failure or decompensated cirrhosis" and "hypersensitivity to rosuvastatin or any excipients." Key warnings cover myopathy/rhabdomyolysis, with risk factors including "age 65 years or greater, uncontrolled hypothyroidism, renal impairment" - patients should report "unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness"; hepatic dysfunction, with "increases in serum transaminases" and rare "fatal and non-fatal hepatic failure"; and rare immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM) associated with statin use.
Rosuvastatin is indicated to "reduce the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, and arterial revascularization procedures" in adults without established coronary heart disease who have elevated risk, to reduce LDL-C "as an adjunct to diet" in adults with primary hyperlipidemia, to "slow the progression of atherosclerosis," to reduce LDL-C in pediatric patients 8+ with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) and 7+ with homozygous FH (HoFH), and to treat primary dysbetalipoproteinemia and hypertriglyceridemia in adults.
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "par 263".
- • Confirm the colour (WHITE) and shape (OVAL).
- • Compare the size (12) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
Similar-looking pills
44 455
WHITE OVAL · Acetaminophen
23 57
WHITE OVAL · Acetaminophen
592 L
WHITE OVAL · Azithromycin
FO
WHITE OVAL · Fenofibrate
GGN7
WHITE OVAL · Amoxicillin
W961
WHITE OVAL · Azithromycin
93 132
WHITE OVAL · Lamotrigine
Apotex 5306
WHITE OVAL · Acyclovir
ABRS 123
WHITE OVAL · Potassium Chloride
40 SVT
WHITE OVAL · Simvastatin
3596 V
WHITE OVAL · Hydrocodone
592 L
WHITE OVAL · Azithromycin
Other pills of Rosuvastatin
R20
PINK ROUND · Rosuvastatin
LU F63
PINK ROUND · Rosuvastatin
627
YELLOW ROUND · Rosuvastatin
629
ORANGE ROUND · Rosuvastatin
630
PURPLE OVAL · Rosuvastatin
H R4
PINK ROUND · Rosuvastatin
1180
PINK ROUND · Rosuvastatin
I 29
PINK OVAL · Rosuvastatin
G D
PINK ROUND · Rosuvastatin
40 crestor
PINK ROUND · Rosuvastatin
RSV20
BROWN ROUND · Rosuvastatin
CY 40
PINK ROUND · Rosuvastatin
Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file b4a8bf61-cdfd-4775-aa23-8bca571bc6a2.xml