Osteofos 70 Mg

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS1122

USA Brand Name

Fosamax

Strength

70mg

Generic Name

Sodium Alendronate

Manufacturer

Cipla, India

## Osteofos 70 Mg (Sodium Alendronate)

## What Is The Generic Name For Osteofos 70 Mg?

Sodium Alendronate is the generic version for Osteofos 70 mg

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Osteofos 70 mg (Sodium Alendronate)?

Fosamax

## About Osteofos 70 Mg (Sodium Alendronate)

Osteofos 70 mg tablet is having an active molecule, Sodium Alendronate, a bisphosphonate is used to treat the Osteoporosis and widely available at all the drugstores, leading online pharmacy stores, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Cipla (India) is one of theleading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Osteofos 70 mg.

## Strength :

Osteofos 70 mg containing Sodium Alendronate, 70 mg per tablet is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Osteofos 70 Mg (Sodium Alendronate)?

Osteofos 70 mg is used in the treatment of:

Osteoporosis

Paget’s Disease

## How Osteofos 70 Mg (Sodium Alendronate) Works?

A bisphosphonate molecule, Sodium Alendronate in Osteofos tablet basically works by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts cells that cause the destruction of bone, thereby strengthening the bones and minimizing the risk of fractures.

## Before You Use Osteofos 70 Mg (Sodium Alendronate):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Sodium Alendronate

You do not take alcohol

Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, Diseases, Pre-existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Osteofos 70 Mg (Sodium Alendronate)?

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid Driving or Machine Operating Jobs

You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Osteofos 70 Mg (Sodium Alendronate)?

You should avoid Osteofos 70 mg if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

Have Severe Liver/Kidney Impairment

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

You should always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to it

Experience Pain in Jaw, Throat, Chest, Abdomen, Hips or Thighs.

Are about to have a Dental Procedure

Have any Kidney/Liver Disease

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage:

Osteofos 70 mg contains Sodium Alendronate, which is used in the treatment of Osteoporosis and available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. Osteofos 70 mg is well tolerated medicine and provides relief for a longer time but you should always consult your doctor for duration of dosage as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Osteofos 70 mg at a fixed time probably in the morning time on an empty stomach followed by no eating or drinking for 30 min. Do not consume larger or smaller amounts than Prescribed.

## How Much Of The Osteofos 70 mg (Sodium Alendronate) to Be Used?

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Osteofos 70 mg. It is advisable to take Calcium and Magnesium Supplements while taking this medicine.

## How To Take The Osteofos 70 mg (Sodium Alendronate)?

Osteofos 70 mg dose should be taken in morning on an empty stomach. You must swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not chew or crush it.

It is better not to eat and drink for 30 minutes after taking the medicine and you should also maintain an upright Posture for 30 min after taking it

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Osteofos 70 mg (Sodium Alendronate)?

You are always advised to take Osteofos 70 mg as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

## Overdose?

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an Overdose.

## Missed Dose?

A missed dose of Osteofos 70 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Just skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Osteofos 70 mg (Sodium Alendronate)?

Musculoskeletal (Bone, Muscle or Joint) Pain

Headache

Heartburn

Difficulty in Swallowing

Hypersensitivity

Abdominal Pain

Nausea and Vomiting

Heartburn

Irregular Heartbeat

Loss of Appetite

Loosening of the Teeth

Swelling of Ankles or Feet

Flu like Symptoms

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Osteofos 70 mg which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Gentamicin

NSAIDs

Deferasirox

Etelcalcetide

It interacts with few diseased conditions like:

Hypocalcaemia

Asthma

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

Renal Failure

Upper Gastrointestinal Mucosal Irritation

## Warning And Precaution:

Osteofos 70 mg should be used very cautiously in:

Impaired Liver/Renal Function

Severe Bone, Joint and/or Muscle Pain

Thigh Bone Fracture (caused due to reduced Calcium Levels in the body)

Hypersensitivity

Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

It is not recommended for Children and Adolescents

Always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in the above conditions.

## Things To Remember:

If you are about to undergo any Dental Procedure/surgery, then Osteofos 70 mg should be discontinued temporarily

Take Calcium supplements or syrups while taking this medicine

Keep out of reach of children

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

## Indications:

Do not stop Osteofos 70 mg suddenly without asking your doctor or do not take it for longer than recommended by your physician

## Storage:

Store the Osteofos 70 mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged.