MSD 731 Pill — BLUE OCTAGON (8 SIDED), 8mm — Lovastatin
| Imprint | MSD / 731 |
|---|---|
| Colour | BLUE |
| Shape | OCTAGON (8 SIDED) |
| Size | 8 |
| Strength | lovastatin 20 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. |
| NDC | 0006-0731 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | — |
| Ingredients | lovastatin[lovastatin] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "MSD 731" 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
Lovastatin
Uses and warnings
Drug classCholesterol-lowering agent - an "inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase," the enzyme catalyzing an early, rate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis.UsesLovastatin is indicated: - As &...
Read the full drug profile →How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "MSD 731".
- • Confirm the colour (BLUE) and shape (OCTAGON (8 SIDED)).
- • Compare the size (8) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
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Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file 21e581c7-ce82-4966-8b4c-1dd4b1ef1377.xml