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Bonemass D is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Dosage for Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: The recommended dose is 70 mg alendronate combined with either 2800 IU or 5600 IU of vitamin D3, taken as one tablet once weekly. For most women with osteoporosis, the 70 mg alendronate and 5600 IU vitamin D3 combination is the appropriate choice. Dosage to Increase Bone Mass in Men with Osteoporosis: The recommended dose is 70 mg alendronate combined with either 2800 IU or 5600 IU of vitamin D3, taken as one tablet once weekly. For most men with osteoporosis, the 70 mg alendronate and 5600 IU vitamin D3 combination is the appropriate choice.
Side Effects
Usually mild and rarely severe enough to require stopping treatment. Reported effects include reactions in the food pipe (oesophagus), abdominal pain and bloating, diarrhoea or constipation, gas, muscle or joint pain, headache, skin rash, and redness of the skin, along with temporary drops in blood calcium and phosphate levels.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Hypocalcaemia and any other disturbances of mineral metabolism should be corrected before starting treatment. Alendronate can irritate the lining of the upper gastrointestinal tract, so it should be used with caution in patients who already have upper GI problems such as difficulty swallowing, esophageal disease, gastritis, duodenitis, or ulcers. Patients should stop taking the medicine and consult their physician if they develop symptoms of esophageal disease.
Contraindications
Abnormalities of the esophagus that slow its emptying, such as stricture or achalasia. Inability to remain upright (sitting or standing) for at least 30 minutes. Known hypersensitivity to any ingredient in this product. Low blood calcium levels (hypocalcaemia).