Product Details
What is this medicine used for?
For the treatment of:
• Treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women to increase bone mass and reduce the incidence of fractures, including those of the hip and spine (vertebral compression fractures) and to help ensure vitamin D adequacy.
• Treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis and to help ensure vitamin D adequacy.
Note: Vitamin D deficiency will not be addressed by the sole use of this product.
How much and how often should you use this medicine?
Orally, 1 tablet once a week
Or, as prescribed by a physician.
Dosing Instructions:
• Take alendronate with plain water only at least 30 minutes before the first food, beverage or medication of the day. Waiting less than 30 minutes or taking alendronate with other beverages (including mineral water), food and other medications will decrease the absorption of alendronate and decrease its effect.
• Alendronate should only be taken upon arising for the day. It should not be taken at bedtime or before getting up for the day. Do not lie down within at least 30 minutes and until after the first food of the day.
Always swallow alendronate with a full glass of water (6-8 oz; 180-240 mL) to facilitate delivery to the stomach and thus avoid the risk of esophageal irritation.
Contraindications
• Hypersensitivity to Alendronate and any other ingredient
Availability
• Alendronic acid + Vitamin D3 (Bomax + D™) 70 mg / 2,800 IU Film-Coated Tablet –
Box of 4’s (in alu-alu blister foils by 4’s)