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Osteoporosis - preventing steroid-induced - Drugs in this topic
Alendronic acid 10mg tablets

Age from 16 years onwards
Alendronic acid 10mg tablets: Take one tablet in the morning. (a)
Alendronic acid 10mg tablets
Take one tablet in the morning.
Supply 28 tablets.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £2.77
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: This medication can sometimes irritate the oesophagus (gullet), causing heartburn, or difficulty or pain on swallowing. If you develop such symptoms, stop taking the tablets and contact your doctor. To prevent irritation of the gullet, the tablets should be swallowed whole with a full glass of water on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before breakfast. After swallowing, stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes, and do not lie down until after eating breakfast. Do not take the tablets at bedtime or before rising from bed in the morning. Avoid food, particularly those containing calcium, e.g. milk, for 30 minutes after taking this medicine. Avoid antacids, calcium or mineral supplements and mineral water at this time as well.

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