Actonel
Developed to mitigate bone loss to support bone mineral density and alleviate fracture risk.
- Category
- Bone Health
- Active ingredient
- Risedronate
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 35mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Actonel, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Actonel vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Actonel details
- Conditions
- Postmenopausal Osteoporosis · Paget's Disease of Bone
- Alternative names
- risedronate
- Therapeutic class
- Bisphosphonate
- Pharmacological class
- Bone Resorption Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- osteoporosis in men
- Minor side effects
- dyspepsia; nausea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- bone pain; joint pain; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1–3 months
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Calcium Supplements; Antacids
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Contraindications
hypocalcaemia; oesophageal abnormalities; inability to stand or sit upright for thirty minutes
Serious side effects
osteonecrosis of the jaw, requires immediate medical attention; atypical femur fractures, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate bone loss to support bone mineral density and alleviate fracture risk.
Mechanism of action
Binds to bone hydroxyapatite and inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption, preventing structural degradation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use only if benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Caution advised.
What you will receive
Actonel is the originator brand name, made by Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Risedronate is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.