Osteofos 35 Tablet

Composition of Osteofos 35 Tablet

Osteofos 35 Tablet contains Alendronate Sodium (35mg). It belongs to the Hormone preparation class of medicines.

Uses of Osteofos 35 Tablet

Osteofos 35 Tablet is used in the treatment of osteoporosis. It treats osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men at high risk of fractures.

Key benefits

• Restores hormonal balance
• Effective and reversible contraception

How Osteofos 35 Tablet works

Osteofos 35 Tablet is a bisphosphonate. It works by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause destruction of bone. This strengthens the bones and minimizes the risk of fractures.

How to take Osteofos 35 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Osteofos 35 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause nausea, vomiting and withdrawal bleeding. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Osteofos 35 Tablet

Most side effects of Osteofos are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache Musculoskeletal (bone
• muscle or joint) pain Indigestion Heartburn Diarrhea Bone pain

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Osteofos 35 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Take a hormonal medicine at the same time every day; the effect depends on a steady level. Seek urgent care for sudden chest pain, breathlessness, severe headache, weakness on one side, or pain and swelling in a calf — hormone preparations can raise the risk of clots. Tell your doctor if you smoke, have migraine with aura, high blood pressure, or a family history of clots or breast cancer, before starting. Report any unusual or heavy vaginal bleeding to your doctor.

Do not take Osteofos if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a history of blood clots, certain hormone-sensitive cancers, or active liver disease. Several are contraindicated in pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Rifampicin, several anti-epileptics and St John's wort make hormonal contraception unreliable. Tell your doctor about every medicine, supplement and herbal product you take.

How to store Osteofos 35 Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Osteofos 35 Tablet

Your doctor has prescribed Osteofos 35 Tablet to make your bones stronger and lower the risk of fractures. Take it in the morning at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking anything. Maintain an upright posture for 30 minutes after taking the medication so the medicine doesn't irritate your food pipe. It may cause the amount of calcium in your blood to fall. Take calcium rich food in your diet and have regular blood tests to monitor the level of calcium in your blood. It's important to look after your mouth and teeth as much as possible while you're taking. Have regular dental check-ups and inform your dentist about taking Osteofos 35 Tablet.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CIPLA LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Hormonal agent

Drug class:

Hormone preparation