Osteofos 70 Mg
- Manufacturer : Cipla Ltd
- Equivalent Brands : Fosamax
- Generic Brands : Alendronic Acid
Osteofos 70mg Tablet is used for Treament and prevention of osteoporosis, Glucocorticoid -induced osteoporosis, Bone rebuilding, Corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis, Treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis, Paget's disease and other conditions. Osteofos 70mg Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Osteofos 70mg Tablet contains Alendronic Acid as an active ingredient.
Osteofos 70mg Tablet works by inhibiting osteoclast activity.
Cipla manufactures Osteofos 70mg Tablet
Osteofos 70mg Tablet is a bisphosphonate. It acts by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause the destruction of bone, thereby strengthening the bones and minimizing the risk of fractures.
Osteofos 70mg Tablet is a bisphosphonate, primarily used for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women. It is also used for Paget's disease and osteoporosis caused by steroid treatment. It reduces the amount of calcium released from the bones into the blood.
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. Osteofos 70mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Take Osteofos 70 mg Tablet as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Osteofos 70mg Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Osteofos 70mg Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Osteofos 70mg Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
Before using Osteofos 70mg Tablet, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
If a dose of once-daily Osteofos 70 mg Tablet is missed, do not take it later in the day; skip the dose and follow the regular dosing schedule next morning. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one. If the once a week dose of Osteofos 70 mg Tablet is missed, take the dose next morning and continue with the regular dosing schedule of one tablet once a week.
If an overdose of this medicine is suspected, give a full glass of milk to the patient and seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor immediately.
Osteofos 70mg Tablet is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Osteofos 70mg Tablet.