Idrofos 150 mg Tablet

Idrofos 150 mg Tablet contains 150 mg of ibandronic acid in each tablet. It belongs to the bisphosphonate class of medicines, which are used to help treat osteoporosis by slowing bone loss. Idrofos 150 mg Tablet is prescribed to lower the risk of fractures in people with osteoporosis when a clinician decides this monthly-strength tablet is appropriate. It is a prescription tablet made by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and comes in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Ibandronic acid attaches to bone and helps slow down the cells that break bone down too quickly. With regular use of Idrofos 150 mg Tablet, this can help bones stay denser and stronger over time.

Idrofos 150 mg Tablet is the higher-strength ibandronic acid tablet in this product line, compared with Idrofos 50 mg Tablet. This 150 mg strength is typically chosen for people whose doctor wants a once-monthly treatment schedule rather than a lower-dose, more frequent tablet. Because it is a stronger monthly dose, it should only be used exactly as prescribed and is not meant to be split or taken more often to replace lower-strength dosing.

• Treatment of osteoporosis
• Lowering fracture risk in osteoporosis
• Bisphosphonate therapy for bone loss

• Take Idrofos 150 mg Tablet first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of plain water only.
• Do not chew, crush, suck, or let the tablet dissolve in your mouth.
• Stay upright for at least 60 minutes after taking it; do not lie down.
• Do not eat, drink anything other than plain water, or take other medicines for at least 60 minutes after the dose.
• Take it exactly on the schedule your doctor prescribes; this 150 mg tablet is not a daily tablet.

Each Idrofos 150 mg Tablet provides 150 mg of ibandronic acid. This strength is commonly used as a once-monthly dose, but the exact schedule and duration are decided by the doctor based on the patient’s bone health and response. Do not take more than one tablet in the same day, and do not change the dosing interval unless your prescriber tells you to.

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

Common side effects of Ibandronic Acid may include:

• Heartburn or acid reflux
• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Nausea
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Back, muscle, or joint pain
• Headache

• This 150 mg strength is a higher monthly dose, so it should only be taken if your doctor has specifically prescribed it.
• Do not use if you cannot sit or stand upright for 60 minutes after taking the tablet.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, because ibandronic acid may not be appropriate in severe kidney disease.
• Use caution if you have a history of stomach ulcers, esophageal disease, or frequent heartburn.
• Tell your dentist or oral surgeon you are taking ibandronic acid before dental procedures.
• Alcohol can irritate the stomach and may worsen upper GI side effects.
• This tablet is not for sudden pain relief and does not work like calcium or vitamin D supplements.

• Calcium, iron, magnesium, aluminum, or antacid products can block absorption if taken too close to Idrofos 150 mg Tablet.
• Aspirin and other NSAIDs may increase stomach irritation.
• Other oral medicines can interfere if taken within the 60-minute window after the tablet.
• Calcium supplements and dairy products should not be taken at the same time as the dose.

Store Idrofos 150 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.