Fosamax
Alendronic acid tablets for osteoporosis and Paget's disease. It slows the natural process that removes old bone.
- Category
- Bone Health
- Active ingredient
- Alendronic Acid
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 35mg · 70mg
This listing uses Fosamax as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Avoid unless benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
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
Alendronic acid tablets for osteoporosis and Paget's disease. It slows the natural process that removes old bone.
Mechanism of action
Adheres to bone surfaces to selectively inhibit osteoclast-mediated resorption, promoting structural stabilisation.
What you will receive
Fosamax is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Alendronic Acid, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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