Alendronate (Auro) TM
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Active ingredients: alendronate
Pack: Alendronate (Auro) 70 mg tablet, 4, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: AURO-ALENDRONATE 70 alendronic acid (as sodium alendronate) 70mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
For the treatment of Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis must be confirmed by the finding of low bone mass of at least 2 standard deviations below the gender specific mean for young adults, or by the presence of osteoporotic fracture.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- White to off-white, oval shaped, biconvex, uncoated tablets debossed with 'F' on one side and '21' on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in a Dry Place
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 4 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient alendronate
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
