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Bempesta Tablet
Bempedoic acid (180mg)
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Bempesta Tablet is used for high cholesterol.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated October 2026
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Key details
Salt: Bempedoic acid (180mg)
Available variants: tablet 180mg 10`S
Best price: ₹257 (₹25.73 per tablet)
MRP: ₹271
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS
Ordering notes
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Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
Bempesta Tablet in Bangladesh
8 brands registered in Bangladesh with the same salt, strength and form.
- BelopidNavana Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Bemodic 180 TabletDrug International Ltd., Gopalpur
- BempidEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Tongi,Gazipur
- Bemvas 180Opsonin Pharma Limited
- BMD TabletDelta Pharma PLC.
- NexterolPharmasia Ltd.
- NovelipRenata PLC
- WinolipIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Brand names differ between countries. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor in Bangladesh before switching. We don't sell or ship these brands. Source: Directorate General of Drug Administration, Bangladesh.
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Medicines with the same active ingredient and strength as Bempesta Tablet.
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tablet - 180mg - 10 S
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LARENON · tablet - 180mg - 10 S · Rx
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Same salt, different brand — what does that mean?
A substitute contains the same active ingredient (salt), in the same strength, as Bempesta Tablet. The medicine inside is the same — the brand name, manufacturer and price are what differ.
All medicines sold in India, branded or generic, must meet the quality standards set by the national drug regulator (CDSCO). A lower price does not mean lower quality.
Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Bempesta Tablet
Bempesta Tablet contains Bempedoic acid (180mg). It belongs to the Statin / lipid modifier class of medicines.
Uses of Bempesta Tablet
High cholesterol
Benefits of Bempesta Tablet
- In High cholesterol
- Bempesta lowers the 'bad' LDL cholesterol in your blood, slowing the build-up of fatty deposits in your arteries. The benefit builds over months and years rather than being something you feel.
- In Prevention of heart attack and stroke
- Bempesta stabilises the fatty plaques already lining your arteries so they are less likely to rupture and block a vessel. That is what lowers the chance of a heart attack or stroke.
How Bempesta Tablet works
Bempesta Tablet works by blocking an enzyme (enzyme adenosine triphosphate-citrate lyase) that is required to make “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) in the liver, which results in lower levels of "bad" cholesterol.
How to take Bempesta Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bempesta Tablet may be taken with or without food.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Bempesta Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine is unlikely to cause immediate harm but may increase the risk of muscle and liver injury. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Bempesta Tablet
Most side effects of Bempesta are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Muscle aches
- Headache
- Nausea
- Constipation or loose motions
- Raised liver enzymes
Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Bempesta Tablet
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on this medicine.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Not recommended in pregnancy. It may harm the developing baby, so tell your doctor at once if you are or might be pregnant.
- Breast feedingUNSAFE
- Not recommended while breastfeeding.
- DrivingSAFE
- Not expected to affect your ability to drive.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have liver disease.
Warnings and precautions
Report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness — especially with fever or dark urine — without waiting for your next appointment. Your doctor will check your liver with a blood test before starting and from time to time afterwards. Cholesterol medicines work silently; you will not feel their benefit, and that is not a reason to stop. Tell your doctor if you develop new or worsening diabetes symptoms.
Do not take Bempesta if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be used in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Not for people with active liver disease.
Interactions with other medicines
Grapefruit juice raises the level of some statins — avoid it. Certain antibiotics, antifungals and fibrates increase the risk of muscle damage when combined.
How to store Bempesta Tablet
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Bempesta Tablet
- Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness, or muscle or joint pain.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter.
- Inform them if you notice signs of liver problems, such as stomach pain, unusually dark urine, yellowing skin, or eyes.
- Lifestyle changes, like a low-fat and low-salt diet, exercise, and not smoking, may help this medication work better.
Related lab tests
People taking Bempesta are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS
- Therapeutic class:
- CARDIAC
- Drug class:
- Statin / lipid modifier
- Chemical class:
- Long- chain fatty acids
Substitutes for Bempesta Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Bempedoic acid (180mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Bempesta Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemzire TabletLARENON | tablet · 10`S | ₹201 | 22% cheaper |
| Brillo 180 mg TabletSUN PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹257 | same price |
| Bemdac TabletZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹285 | 11% more |
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Bempesta Tablet FAQs
What is Bempesta Tablet used for?
Bempesta Tablet is commonly used for High cholesterol. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Bempesta Tablet?
High cholesterol: Bempesta lowers the 'bad' LDL cholesterol in your blood, slowing the build-up of fatty deposits in your arteries. The benefit builds over months and years rather than being something you feel. It is also used for prevention of heart attack and stroke.
What is the salt in Bempesta Tablet?
Bempesta Tablet contains Bempedoic acid (180mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Bempesta Tablet?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Bempesta Tablet work?
Bempesta Tablet works by blocking an enzyme (enzyme adenosine triphosphate-citrate lyase) that is required to make “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) in the liver, which results in lower levels of "bad" cholesterol.
Is Bempesta Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Bempesta Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Bempesta Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Bempesta are Muscle aches, Headache, Nausea, Constipation or loose motions, Raised liver enzymes. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Bempesta Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Bempesta Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Bempesta.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Bempesta Tablet?
Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on Bempesta Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Bempesta Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Bempesta Tablet, take it as soon as possible.
Is Bempesta Tablet habit forming?
No. Bempesta Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Bempesta Tablet?
Bemzire Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹201 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Bempesta Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Bempesta Tablet starts at ₹257 (MRP ₹271) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 180mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Bempesta Tablet?
Bempesta Tablet is manufactured by TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Bempesta Tablet delivered?
Bempesta Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Bempesta Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Bempedoic acid (180mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹257 (₹25.73 per tablet)
- MRP
- ₹271
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Manufacturer
- TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS
- Therapeutic class
- CARDIAC
- Drug class
- Statin / lipid modifier
- Chemical class
- Long- chain fatty acids
- Action class
- Miscellaneous Hypolipidemic Agents
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 180mg 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Bempesta Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
Next steps
Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.