Bonogro Tablet 150 mg (Risedronate Sodium 2.5 Hydrate)

Adult dose

As Risedronate Sodium, the dose is 150 mg taken orally once a month. Since food can interfere with the absorption of this medication, take it at least 30 minutes before consuming food or drinks other than water for optimal absorption. This medication should be taken with a sufficient amount of plain water (170 to 230 mL) in an upright position, and should not be chewed or sucked. Patients should avoid lying down for at least 30 minutes after taking.

This medication can irritate the stomach and esophagus, so patients with upper gastrointestinal diseases such as gastritis, esophagitis, or esophageal ulcers should take it with caution. It must be taken with a sufficient amount of water, and patients should avoid lying down for at least 30 minutes after taking the medicine. If there are issues with the esophagus or symptoms of dysphagia occur, the medication should be stopped immediately, and a doctor should be consulted. Patients with esophageal motility disorders, hypersensitivity to this drug, hypocalcemia, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and those with severe renal impairment should not take this medication. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should avoid it. As a bisphosphonate, serious side effects such as osteonecrosis of the jaw, atypical femoral fractures, and severe gastrointestinal bleeding can rarely occur; any unusual symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. Taking this medication with food or medications containing divalent cations such as calcium, magnesium, iron, or aluminum can interfere with its absorption, so a sufficient interval should be maintained. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medicine or consult a specialist, and safety in children under 18 has not been established. In case of overdose, symptoms of hypocalcemia may appear, and immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Severe allergic reactions (hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness), severe skin reactions (severe rashes with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes), respiratory problems (shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever), liver abnormalities (jaundice) (yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy)

Mild side effects

• Dyspepsia
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• weakness
• chest pain
• allergic reactions
• hypertension
• constipation
• joint pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air exposure, ideally at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Bright blue rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

1 tablet/PTP