Alendronate Sodium 70 mg Tablet

What is Osteofos 70 mg Tablet ?

Osteofos belongs to a class of medications called bisphosphonates. The active ingredient contained in Osteofos 70 mg is Alendronate Sodium. It is manufactured by Cipla and available only with your doctor’s prescription. Do not share the medicine with others, since they may be suffering from a problem that is not effectively treated by this drug.

When is Osteofos 70 mg Tablet prescribed ?

Osteofos (Alendronate) is an oral drug used in men and women to treat or prevent osteoporosis that is caused by menopause or by taking corticosteroids. Alendronate is also used to increase bone mass in men who have osteoporosis. Some people may also use the tablets to treat Paget’s disease of bone.

How Does Osteofos (Alendronate) 70 mg Tablet Work ?

Osteoporosis is a type of bone disease which results in bone loss and makes them thinner and easily breakable. Alendronate works by increasing bone density and preventing bone breakdown which may prevent bone fractures.

What are the storage instructions for Osteofos 70 mg ?

Patients must properly store the drug to retain its quality and efficacy. Following storage instructions will be helpful in storing the drug in the best of manner.

• Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F).
• Store Osteofos in its original container. Do not mix different medications together in the same container.
• Store Alendronate in a cool, dry place, protected from light and refrigerated when necessary. Improper storage can affect the effectiveness and shelf life of your medicine.
• Consider storing your medications separately from your other family members. You can put them on a different shelf, or in a different cabinet or drawer.
• Do not keep Osteofos in the glove compartment of your car. Medicine can get too hot, cold, or wet there.
• Always store Alendronate osteoporosis medicine out of reach and out of sight of children.

Prescription Required:

In order to legally purchase this medicine from DrugsSquare, you’ll require a prescription from your Registered Medical Practitioner.

Note:

The information provided here is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or pharmaceutical advice which should be sought from qualified medical and pharmaceutical advisers.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children and away from pets, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.