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Atorvastatin · Medicine question

Do Lipitor 10 mg atorvastatin film-coated tablets contain lactose?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, each Lipitor 10 mg atorvastatin film-coated tablet contains 27.25 mg lactose monohydrate.

Sources for this answer

Lipitor 10 mg Film-coated TabletsViatris (formerly Mylan or Upjohn) · emc · SmPC §2 Qualitative and quantitative composition · Version 56Document updated 21 October 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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