Huni's Risedronate Sodium Tablet (Risedronate Sodium Hemihydrate 2.5)

Adult dose

Administer 35 mg of risedronate sodium orally once a week. Since food interferes with the absorption of this medication, take it at least 30 minutes before breakfast or at least 2 hours before or after any food or drink. To ensure the medication reaches the stomach easily and to reduce the risk of esophageal irritation, take it upright with a sufficient amount of plain water.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 18 years have not been established.

This medication is an oral bisphosphonate, and it is used to strengthen bones. However, it can irritate the stomach and esophagus, so patients with esophageal diseases, gastritis, or ulcers should take it with caution. When taking, sit or stand while taking with a sufficient amount of water, and do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking. If difficulty swallowing or symptoms such as chest pain or heartburn occurs, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. This medication should not be administered to patients with esophageal strictures, hypocalcemia, severe renal impairment, or to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients with specific genetic problems such as lactose intolerance should also avoid taking it. While taking this medication, it is important to consume enough calcium and vitamin D, and caution is needed as the presence of medications containing divalent cations such as calcium or iron may interfere with the absorption of this medication. Rarely, prolonged use of this medication can lead to serious side effects such as osteonecrosis of the jaw or atypical femoral fractures, so consult a physician immediately if any abnormal symptoms occur. Additionally, this medication may have gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, etc.), musculoskeletal pain, headache, rash, and if symptoms persist or are severe, inform healthcare professionals. Women who are pregnant should not take this medication as it may affect the fetus, and breastfeeding women should also discontinue use or stop breastfeeding. Safety in children under 18 years has not been established, and special caution is required for the elderly. In cases of overdose, hypocalcemia may occur, so visit a medical institution immediately for appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mouth/eye mucosal pain, difficulty or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis,

Mild side effects

• Back pain
• accidental injury
• pain
• abdominal pain
• flu-like symptoms
• headache
• weakness
• neck pain
• chest pain
• high blood pressure

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering and kept at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees to maintain its effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Yellow rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

4 tablets (PTP packaging)