Alendronate Once Weekly (Apo) TM
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Active ingredients: alendronate
Pack: Alendronate Once Weekly (Apo) 70 mg tablet, 4, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APO-ALENDRONATE alendronate sodium trihydrate (equivalent to 70 mg alendronic acid) 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)
Treatment of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis must be confirmed by the finding of low bone mass of at least two 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, oval biconvex tablet engraved "APO" on one side and "ALE 70" on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 4 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on November, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
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
