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Alendronate Plus D3 and Calcium (Apo) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: alendronate + colecalciferol, calcium carbonate

Pack: Alendronate Plus D3 and Calcium (Apo) (4 x Alendronate Plus D3 70 mg/140 microgram, 48 x Calcium tablets), 1 pack

Brand name

(ARTG)

: APO-Alendronate Plus D3 and calcium alendronic acid (as sodium) 70 mg/colecalciferol 140 ug tablets and calcium 500 mg tablets composite pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Alendronate/vitamin D3 and calcium composite pack is indicated for the treatment of:, Osteoporosis* in select patients where vitamin D and calcium supplementation is recommended,* Prior to treatment, 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 is a pack that contains more than one component.

Component :

  • Tablet
  • Oral
  • White to off-white, biconvex, rectangle shaped tablet. Engraved APO on one side ALE-D56 on the other side

Component :

  • Tablet
  • Oral
  • Blue, modified oval, biconvex, film coated tablets engraved APO-CAL on one side, other side plain

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Protect from Moisture
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 4 weekly supply (4 x Alendronate Plus D3 70 mg/140 ug tablets and 48 x Calcium carbonate 1250 mg tablets) pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient alendronate + colecalciferol

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

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