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Heterotopic Ossification

Heterotopic ossification is bone forming in soft tissue where bone does not belong. In its early stages it causes pain, swelling and tenderness in the affected area.

Didronel

Etidronate

200mg

Etidronate tablets for Paget's disease and abnormal bone deposits. It helps regulate how the body deposits calcium.

From$1.21/ tabletView

Key points

  • Heterotopic ossification can cause a firm, tender lump under the skin that may restrict movement near a joint.
  • The listed medicine contains etidronate, a medicine that helps slow bone formation in soft tissue.

Medicines listed for Heterotopic Ossification

The catalogue lists Didronel 200mg tablets, which contain etidronate. Etidronate is the ingredient used for heterotopic ossification, where bone forms in soft tissue.

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