WHAT IS FOSAVANCE 70/5600MG?
FOSAVANCE 70/5600MG is a combination of Alendronate and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3)
It works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of bone fractures
Vitamin D3 helps your body absorb calcium and is necessary for building healthy bones
WHAT FOSAVANCE 70/5600MG IS USED FOR?
FOSAVANCE 70/5600MG is used to
Treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS:
TALK TO DOCTOR
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, If you:
Are allergic to FOSAVANCE 70/5600MG, other bisphosphonates or to other vitamin D products
Have liver or kidney problems
Have asthma
Have disorders which affect mineral metabolism
Have severe problems with muscles and bones
Have problems with swallowing
Have stomach or digestive problems
Have low blood calcium levels
Are planning for a dental surgery
Have sarcoidosis, leukemia, lymphoma
PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine
CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS
This medicine is not recommended for use in children
INTERACTIONS
Talk to your doctor if you are taking
Calcium or iron supplements
Antacids
Aspirin (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
Mineral oil
Orlistat, cholestyramine, and colestipol
DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
Take FOSAVANCE 70/5600MG one tablet once weekly
Swallow tablets whole with plain water at least 30 minutes before the first food. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking FOSAVANCE 70/5600MG and until after food
Do not take FOSAVANCE 70/5600MG with coffee, tea, soda, or juice
It is not recommended in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 35 mL/min)
If you take more FOSAVANCE 70/5600MG
If you take more FOSAVANCE 70/5600MG, contact your doctor or go to the nearest hospital immediately
If you forgot to take FOSAVANCE 70/5600MG
If you miss a dose, take it the next morning after you remember. Then resume taking your weekly dose on your originally scheduled day of the week. Do not take two doses on the same day
If you stop taking FOSAVANCE 70/5600MG
Do not stop taking this medicine unless told by your doctor
SIDE EFFECTS OF FOSAVANCE 70/5600MG:
SERIOUS
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
• Esophagus problems
• Low calcium levels in your blood (hypocalcemia)
• Bone, joint, or muscle pain
• Severe jaw bone problems (osteonecrosis)
• Unusual thigh bone fractures
COMMON
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
• Stomach pain
• Heartburn
• Constipation or diarrhoea
• Upset stomach, nausea
• Pain in your bones, joints, or muscles
UNCOMMON
• Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
• Allergic reactions, such as hives or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
RARE
• Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
• Worsening of asthma
STORAGE:
Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
Store at room temperature (15-25?C)
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