Fosamax 70 mg 4 tablets

Fosamax 70 mg 4 tablets:

Alendronic acid tablets once weekly 70 mg.

Alendronic acid tablets are used:

•  To treat osteoporosis or you are at risk of developing this disease.

Do not take alendronic acid tablets if you:

•  You are allergic to alendronic acid, the active ingredient, or any of the other ingredients of this medication
•  You have certain disorders of your esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach) such as stricture or difficulty swallowing
•  You are unable to stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes
•  Your doctor has told you that you have a low level of calcium in your blood.

How to take alendronic acid tablets:

Recommended dosage:

• To treat osteoporosis in men or postmenopausal women, the recommended dose is 10 mg once a day.
• For the prevention of steroid-induced osteoporosis in postmenopausal women who are not receiving hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen, the recommended dose is 10 mg once a day.

Warnings and precautions:

It is important to tell your doctor before taking alendronic acid tablets if:

•  You have kidney problems.
•  You have any swallowing or digestive problems.
•  Your doctor has told you that you have Barrett's esophagus.
•  You have cancer.
•  You are taking corticosteroids.
•  You are or were a smoker.

Possible side effects:

• heartburn; Difficulty swallowing Pain when swallowing. Ulceration in the esophagus causing chest pain, heartburn, or difficulty or pain when swallowing.

Other medicines and alendronic acid tablets:

• Calcium supplements, antacids and some oral medications can potentially interfere with the absorption of alendronic acid tablets if taken at the same time.
• Some medications to treat rheumatism or long-term pain called NSAIDs (such as acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) or ibuprofen) may cause digestive problems.