About Binosto 70mg Effervescent Tablets
Bisphosphonate osteoporosis medicine
Used for
- Treats osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men
- Helps prevent fractures in people with osteoporosis
Usual adult dose
70 mg by mouth once weekly.
Common side effects
- Heartburn or indigestion
- Stomach or abdominal pain
- Muscle, joint, or bone pain
- Rarely, jawbone problems or unusual thigh fractures
Important warnings
- Take dissolved in water on an empty stomach; remain upright for at least 30 minutes.
- Can irritate the esophagus; do not use with swallowing disorders or inability to sit upright.
- Not suitable with low blood calcium or severe kidney impairment.
- Report new thigh or groin pain; dental problems may require evaluation.
Pregnancy
Not recommended during pregnancy; human safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Use is generally not recommended; whether alendronate enters breast milk is uncertain.
Interactions
- Calcium, antacids, and supplements reduce absorption; separate by at least 30 minutes.
- Food, coffee, and other drinks reduce absorption; take with plain water only.
- NSAIDs may increase stomach irritation.
- Other medicines taken by mouth can interfere with absorption.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.