Fosquin 70 mg Tablet (Sodium Alendronate)

Adult dose

As alendronate, take 70 mg once a week in the morning with a sufficient amount of water at least 30 minutes before consuming food, beverages, or other medications. This drug should be taken immediately upon waking up, and it should be swallowed with a sufficient amount of water (170 to 230 mL). After taking it, do not lie down for at least 30 minutes and until after the first food intake. If you forget a dose, take 70 mg the following morning.

This medication can irritate the mucous membranes of the stomach and esophagus, so patients with upper gastrointestinal diseases should be particularly cautious. Take this drug with a sufficient amount of water and do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking it. If any abnormal symptoms in the esophagus appear, discontinue taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor. Patients with esophageal discharge disorders such as esophageal stricture or achalasia, patients who cannot sit or stand upright for more than 30 minutes, and patients allergic to this drug's components should not take this medication. Patients with hypocalcemia, severe renal failure, or pregnant or breastfeeding women should also refrain from using this drug. During treatment, it is important to ensure adequate calcium and vitamin D intake, maintain weight-bearing exercises, and uphold a healthy lifestyle. This medication may cause side effects such as abdominal pain, indigestion, nausea, and constipation, and in rare cases, serious side effects such as esophagitis or esophageal ulcers may occur. Musculoskeletal pain or skin rashes may arise during treatment, so if symptoms are severe, consult healthcare professionals. Long-term use may increase the risk of low-energy bone fractures, so regular testing is necessary. When taking this medication with other drugs, absorption may be hindered, so calcium supplements or antacids should be taken at least 30 minutes after this medication. It is safest for pregnant or breastfeeding women not to take this drug, and safety in children or adolescents under 18 has not been established. Elderly patients can use it, but some may react more sensitively, so caution is needed. In case of overdose, gastrointestinal irritation symptoms may appear, so inform healthcare professionals immediately, and do not induce vomiting. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), esophageal stenosis, esophageal obstruction, esophageal perforation, severe esophagitis, esophageal ulcer, perforation, severe skin adverse reactions (rash, erythema, mucocutaneous syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), severe allergic reactions, symptoms of hypocalcemia, vascular edema, severe edema, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual abnormalities, paralysis, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• nausea
• indigestion
• constipation
• diarrhea
• flatulence
• acid reflux
• esophageal ulcer
• vomiting
• dysphagia

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. Additionally, it is best kept in a cool place between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage maintains the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

White oval tablet

Package unit

4 tablets/box (4 tablets/PTP x 1)