Osteofos 70 mg Tablet

Uses

Alendronic Acid is generally used in treatment of the treatment of osteoporosis. Used in treatement of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men at high risk of fractures.

Side Effects

• Back pain
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• muscle or joint) pain
• Musculoskeletal (bone

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Alendronic Acid, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Alendronic Acid is to be taken empty stomach.

How it works

Alendronic Acid is a bisphosphonate. It makes the condition better by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause destruction of bone. This strengthens the bones and minimizes the risk of fractures.

Faqs

Q. Is Alendronic Acid safe/ dangerous/ a biphosphate/ a steroid/ vitamin D?
Alendronic Acid belongs to class of medications called bisphosphonates. It is not a steroid or vitamin D. It is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Can I take ibuprofen/ paracetamol with Alendronic Acid?
Avoid taking Alendronic Acid with NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and paracetamol as it increases the gastrointestinal related side effects

Q. Does Alendronic Acid affect your teeth?
Alendronic Acid is not known to affect the teeth. However, bone damage in the jaw (osteonecrosis) generally associated with delayed healing and infection is known to occur following tooth extraction

Q. Does Alendronic Acid contain calcium/ vitamin D?
Alendronic Acid does not contain calcium and vitamin D. You doctor may ask to take calcium or vitamin D

Q. Does Alendronic Acid cause cancer/ hair loss/ make you tired/ increase in blood pressure?
Alendronic Acid has a side effect of causing hair loss and tiredness. However, it is not known to cause cancer or increase in blood pressure. Consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.

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