Pill identification — FDA label match
LS 249 Pill — Atorvastatin Calcium 40 mg (White, Oval)
A white oval tablet with the imprint LS 249 matches the FDA label for Atorvastatin Calcium 40 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | LS 249 |
|---|---|
| Imprint parts | LS · 249 (the code is split across the pill — often one part per side) |
| Brand name | Atorvastatin calcium |
| Generic name | Atorvastatin Calcium |
| Active ingredient(s) | Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate 40 mg |
| Strength | 40 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Film Coated |
| Colour | White |
| Shape | Oval |
| Size | 15 mm |
| Score | No score |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 70518-4474-0, 70518-4474-1, 70518-4474-2 |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Atorvastatin Calcium is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
Atorvastatin calcium tablets are indicated: To reduce the risk of: o Myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, revascularization procedures, and angina in adults with multiple risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) but without clinically evident CHD o MI and stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes...
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Atorvastatin Calcium 40 mg). Different makers stamp their own codes, so equivalent pills often look completely different. This is factual label information — it is not a suggestion to substitute one product for another; only a pharmacist or prescriber can advise on that.
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint LS 249?
A white oval tablet with the imprint LS 249 matches the FDA label for Atorvastatin Calcium 40 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the LS 249 pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a white oval tablet, 15 mm, with a score recorded as: no score.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID bd26679f-f8ff-41d2-a384-bd1f66f8a614 · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.