Aleron Tablet 70 mg (Sodium Alendronate Trihydrate)

Adult dose

As sodium alendronate, take 70 mg once a week in the morning with a sufficient amount of water at least 30 minutes before consuming food, drinks, or other medications. This medication should be taken immediately upon waking to ensure rapid delivery to the stomach and reduce the possibility of esophageal irritation by swallowing with a sufficient amount of water (170 to 230 mL). After taking it, one must not lie down for at least 30 minutes and until the first intake of food.

This medication can irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, so caution is required in patients with diseases of the esophagus or stomach. Esophageal adverse reactions such as esophagitis, esophageal ulcers, and esophageal erosion may occur, so if any symptoms arise, discontinue use and consult a doctor. When taking this medication, it should be taken while sitting or standing with a sufficient amount of water, and one should not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking it. To reduce esophageal irritation, do not chew or suck on the tablet, and do not take it just before bed or upon waking. This medication should not be taken by patients with certain upper gastrointestinal diseases, renal failure, hypocalcemia, pregnant or nursing women, or patients with certain genetic disorders. During use, serum calcium and phosphate levels should be monitored and adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D should be ensured. Bone, joint, and muscle pain may occur during the use of this medication; in severe cases, discontinuation may be necessary. Rarely, osteonecrosis of the jaw, esophageal perforation, and serious skin reactions have been reported, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, consult a doctor immediately. Calcium supplements or antacids may interfere with the absorption of this medication, so a gap of more than 30 minutes should be observed between their intake. Caution should be taken when taken with aspirin, as it may increase the risk of gastrointestinal adverse reactions. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. The safety and efficacy in children and adolescents under 18 years of age have not been established. Older adults can take this medication, but some older individuals may be more sensitive to it. In case of overdose, do not induce vomiting, and appropriate treatment should be provided for hypocalcemia and gastrointestinal adverse reactions. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema), esophageal erosion, esophageal stricture, esophageal perforation, severe esophageal adverse reactions, symptoms of hypocalcemia, severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), severe edema, including localized osteonecrosis of the jaw, stress fractures, severe neurological symptoms (headache, altered consciousness, etc.)

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• nausea
• dyspepsia
• constipation
• diarrhea
• flatulence
• acid reflux
• esophageal ulcer
• vomiting
• difficulty swallowing

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. In addition, it should be kept in a cool place at a temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White oval tablet

Package unit

4 tablets/PTP [(4 tablets/PTP packaging (AluAlu)x1)]