Pill identification — FDA label match

R5 Pill — Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg (White, Round)

A white round tablet with the imprint R5 matches the FDA label for Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.

Imprint	R5
Brand name	Rosuvastatin Calcium
Generic name	Rosuvastatin calcium
Active ingredient(s)	Rosuvastatin Calcium 5 mg
Strength	5 mg
Dosage form	Tablet, Film Coated
Colour	White
Shape	Round
Size	7 mm
Score	No score
Labeler	Remedyrepack Inc.
NDC examples	70518-2774-0, 70518-2774-1, 70518-2774-2, 70518-4697-0

What this medicine is

According to its FDA-approved label, Rosuvastatin calcium is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):

Rosuvastatin tablets are indicated: To reduce the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, and arterial revascularization procedures in adults without established coronary heart disease who are at increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease based on age, hsCRP ≥2 mg/L, and at least one additional...

Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint

The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Rosuvastatin calcium 5 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.

H R3 Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg — Yellow · round · 5 mmFull page in a later wave

I 29 Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg — Pink · oval · 6 mmFull page in a later wave

79 Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg — Yellow · round · 6 mmFull page in a later wave

5 FI Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg — Yellow · round · 7 mmFull page in a later wave

5 CRESTOR Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg — Yellow · round · 7 mmFull page in a later wave

G C Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg — Pink · round · 5 mmFull page in a later wave

RSV5 Rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg — Brown · round · 7 mmFull page in a later wave

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Frequently asked questions

What pill has the imprint R5?

A white round tablet with the imprint R5 matches the FDA label for Rosuvastatin calcium 5 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 R5 pill look like?

On its FDA label it is described as a white round tablet, 7 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 b3c2df84-2d91-4e98-b079-e924d10899a0 · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.