Fosamax
Intended to relieve bone mass depletion to support mineral density and target fracture-prone skeletal areas.
- Category
- Bone Health
- Active ingredient
- Alendronic Acid
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 35mg · 70mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Fosamax, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Fosamax vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Fosamax details
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis · Paget's Disease of Bone
- Alternative names
- alendronate sodium
- Therapeutic class
- Bisphosphonate
- Pharmacological class
- Bone Resorption Inhibitor
- Minor side effects
- dyspepsia; nausea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- bone and joint pain; acid regurgitation; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 1–3 months
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Calcium Supplements; Antacids; Aspirin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Contraindications
oesophageal abnormalities; inability to sit or stand upright for thirty minutes; hypocalcaemia
Serious side effects
osteonecrosis of the jaw, requires immediate medical attention; atypical subtrochanteric femur fractures, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve bone mass depletion to support mineral density and target fracture-prone skeletal areas.
Mechanism of action
Adheres to bone surfaces to selectively inhibit osteoclast-mediated resorption, promoting structural stabilisation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Avoid unless benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Fosamax is the originator brand name, made by Merck. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Merck.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Alendronic Acid 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.