Osteofos 35mg

Description

Osteofos is a fixed-dose combination tablet containing 70 mg of sodium alendronate. It is intended as a once-weekly treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis. It increases bone mass and prevents fractures, including those of the hip and spine.

Do not take Osteofos 70 mg if any of the following applies to you:

— Can’t stand or sit upright for at least half an hour

— Have certain problems with your oesophagus, the tube that joins your mouth with your stomach

— Are you allergic to Sodium alendronate or any of the ingredients of the medicine

— Have low levels in your blood

Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including any of the following:

— Have kidney problems

— Have stomach or digestive problems

— Have leukaemia, sarcoidosis, and lymphoma. These conditions may cause changes in vitamin D

— Have issues with swallowing

— Are you pregnant or planning to conceive

— Are breastfeeding

Let your doctor know about all medicines, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, minerals, and herbal supplements. Take medicine while you are standing or sitting. Swallow the pill with a glass full of water. Do not take the tablet with mineral water, coffee, or juice. Do not chew or break the tablet.

After swallowing the tablet, wait for at least half an hour before you:

— Lie down; you may sit, stand or walk and indulge in normal activities like reading or singing.

— Consume your first food or drink except plain water

— Take other medicines, including calcium, antacids, and other supplements and vitamins.

Try not to lie down until after your first food of the day. Keep taking medicine for as long as your doctor asks you to take it. For this osteoporosis medicine to continue to work, you need to keep taking it.

Select one day of the week that best fits your schedule. Take one tablet every week on your selected day after you get up for the day and before having your first meal of the day. Talk to your doctor if you have any doubts about using the medicine.