Osteofos 35 mg Tablet

Osteofos 35 mg Tablet contains 35 mg of alendronic acid in each tablet. It belongs to the bisphosphonate class of medicines and is used to help treat and prevent bone loss conditions such as osteoporosis, including steroid-related bone loss in appropriate patients. Osteofos 35 mg Tablet works by slowing the breakdown of bone, which can help lower the risk of fractures over time. It is a prescription-strength tablet made for people whose doctor has decided this specific dose is appropriate.

How it works: Alendronic acid in Osteofos 35 mg Tablet attaches to bone and slows down the cells that break bone down. By reducing bone loss, the tablet helps bones stay stronger over time when taken exactly as prescribed.

Osteofos 35 mg Tablet is a lower-strength alendronic acid tablet compared with Osteofos 70 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a less intensive weekly dose or a different schedule based on the patient's condition. This strength is not meant to work faster; it works the same way as other alendronic acid tablets, but the dose amount and prescribed frequency differ. A doctor may select Osteofos 35 mg Tablet for a patient whose treatment plan calls for this exact strength rather than the 70 mg option.

• Treatment of osteoporosis
• Prevention of bone loss in selected patients
• Steroid-induced bone loss management
• Fracture-risk reduction support as part of a full bone-health plan

• Swallow Osteofos 35 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of plain water first thing in the morning.
• Take it on an empty stomach, before any food, drink, or other medicine.
• Stay upright for at least 30 minutes after taking the tablet, and do not lie down.
• Do not chew, crush, or suck the tablet.
• Do not take with coffee, tea, mineral water, juice, or milk; plain water only.
• If your doctor tells you to take it on a weekly schedule, take it on the same day each week.

Each Osteofos 35 mg Tablet provides 35 mg of alendronic acid. The exact dosing schedule is decided by the doctor; this strength may be taken daily or weekly depending on the condition being treated and the prescriber’s plan. Do not exceed the prescribed amount or take more than one dose in the same day unless your doctor specifically instructs you to do so.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Alendronic Acid may include:

• Stomach upset or abdominal pain
• Heartburn or acid reflux
• Nausea
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Gas or bloating
• Muscle, joint, or bone pain; some people may notice this more with osteoporosis treatment

• Osteofos 35 mg Tablet can irritate the throat and esophagus, so it must be taken exactly as directed with plain water only.
• Do not take it if you cannot sit or stand upright for at least 30 minutes after swallowing it.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, low calcium, vitamin D deficiency, or trouble swallowing.
• This tablet is not meant for people with certain esophagus problems or active upper stomach ulcers unless a prescriber says otherwise.
• Avoid taking calcium, iron, antacids, or multivitamins at the same time because they can block absorption.
• Limit alcohol if your clinician advises, since heavy use can worsen bone loss and stomach irritation.
• Tell your dentist you are taking alendronic acid, especially before major dental work.

• Calcium supplements
• Iron supplements
• Antacids containing magnesium, aluminum, or calcium
• Aspirin or other NSAIDs, which can increase stomach irritation
• Other osteoporosis medicines unless prescribed together by a clinician

Store Osteofos 35 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and out of reach of children.