Bone Aid Tablets 70 mg (Alendronate Sodium Hydrate)

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 medication should be taken immediately after waking up, and it should be swallowed with enough water (170-230 mL) to rapidly reach the stomach and reduce the risk of esophageal irritation. After taking, one should remain upright for at least 30 minutes and until the first food intake.

This medication can irritate the mucous membranes of the esophagus and stomach, so patients with esophageal diseases, gastritis, duodenitis, or ulcers should take it with caution. After administration, symptoms such as esophagitis, esophageal ulcers, dysphagia, chest pain, and heartburn may occur, so if these symptoms appear, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor. When taking this medication, it is important to take it with a sufficient amount of water and to avoid lying down for at least 30 minutes post-ingestion, maintaining proper posture during administration is also crucial. Continuing to take the medication after experiencing symptoms of esophageal irritation may lead to serious esophageal issues, so caution is needed. Patients with esophageal strictures or achalasia causing delayed esophageal clearance, those unable to sit or stand upright for more than 30 minutes, patients allergic to this drug or its components, those with hypocalcemia, severe renal impairment, pregnant or nursing women, and patients with certain hereditary lactose intolerance should not take this medication. While taking, side effects such as indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, musculoskeletal pain, headache may occur, and rarely skin rashes or severe esophageal damage have been reported. This medication may interfere with the absorption of calcium or antacids, so it is advisable to space the dosage at least 30 minutes apart. Before taking, check for any mineral metabolism abnormalities such as hypocalcemia, and if needed, calcium and vitamin D supplements may be required. Long-term use may increase the risk of stress fractures in bones, so if any unusual symptoms occur, consult a doctor. It is safest for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant to avoid this medication, as well as nursing mothers. The safety for children or adolescents under 18 years old has not been confirmed, so it is advisable not to use it. When taking, be sure to read the product instruction manual and follow the doctor's directions, and if any suspicious symptoms arise, consult with a professional immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), esophagitis, esophageal ulcers, esophageal erosion, esophageal stricture, esophageal obstruction, esophageal perforation, gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, severe skin adverse reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), difficulty breathing, chest tightness, angioedema, symptoms of hypocalcemia, severe swelling, severe neurological symptoms (severe headache, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis), generalized fatigue, weakness

Mild side effects

Abdominal pain, nausea, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, acid reflux, vomiting, dysphagia, abdominal bloating, gastritis, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, muscle cramps, headache, dizziness, taste disturbances, rash, itching, hair loss

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help safely preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White oval tablets

Package unit

4 tablets/box ((4 tablets/Alu-Alu)*1)