Idrofos Kit 31'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Calcium 225 mg+Cholecalciferol 800 IU+Ibandronic Acid 150 mg
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Variant
31 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONIDROFOS contains Ibandronic acid which belongs to a group of medicines called bisphosphonates. It is used to manage and prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause. It helps to increase bone mass and reduce the chance of having a spinal fracture. Postmenopausal osteoporosis develops after menopause, when estrogen levels drop precipitously. These changes lead to bone loss, usually in the trabecular (spongy) bone in
Uses
OF IDROFOS Manages postmenopausal osteoporosis
How It Works
IDROFOS reduces the amount of calcium leaving the bone and make the bone stronger by binding to the bone. It slows down the rate of bone loss and increases the bone density, thus reducing the risk of broken bones and fractures.
Directions for Use
Always take this IDROFOS as directed your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the medicine. It must be taken on empty stomach.
Side Effects
IDROFOS Manages postmenopausal osteoporosis HOW IDROFOS WORKSIDROFOS reduces the amount of calcium leaving the bone and make the bone stronger by binding to the bone. It slows down the rate of bone loss and increases the bone density, thus reducing the risk of broken bones and fractures. DIRECTIONS FOR USEAlways take this IDROFOS as directed your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the medicine. It must be taken on empty stomach. SIDE EFFECTS OF IDROFOSCOMMON headache heartburn back pain stomach pain pain in your arms and legs diarrhea muscle pain flu-like symptoms RARE itching swelling of face, lips, tongue and throat difficulty breathing persistent eye pain and inflammation weakness discomfort in thigh, hip or groin
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYIDROFOS is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. BREASTFEEDINGIDROFOS is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. KIDNEYIDROFOS should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice. ALLERGYDo not take if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Ibandronic acid or any ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSTell your doctor if you had or have a condition such as: problems with your oesophagus low blood calcium vitamin D deficiency swallowing or digestive problems
Drug Interactions
SInform your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription or the following: supplements containing calcium, magnesium, iron or aluminium ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium and naproxen aspirin SYNOPSIS Drug : Ibandronic acid (Ibandronate) Pharmacological Category : Bisphosphonate derivative Therapeutic Indication : postmenopausal osteoporosis Dosage Forms : Tablet, Injection MORE INFORMATIONStore below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.