Alendro TM
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Active ingredients: alendronate
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ALENDRO 40 alendronic acid 40 mg (as sodium alendronate monohydrate) tablet blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of osteoporosis, including glucocorticoid induced 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 history of osteoporotic fracture. Paget's disease of bone.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- white to off-white triangular tablet marked 'AN' over '40' on one side and the Arrow logo on the other
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- 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
- 30 tablets 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
