Actonel EC Once-a-Week TM
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Active ingredients: risedronate
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ACTONEL EC ONCE-A-WEEK risedronate sodium 35mg enteric-coated 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. Treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. Preservation of bone mineral density in patients on long term corticosteroid therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, enteric coated
- Oral
- oval, yellow, enteric-coated tablets, engraved with 'EC 35' on one side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 60 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 (sample) tablet pack
- 10 tablet pack
- 12 tablet pack
- 16 tablet pack
- 2 tablet pack
- 4 tablet pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient risedronate
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