70 mg of Fosamax / 5,600 units of May 1, 2018 · It contains the active ingredients alendronate sodium and colecalciferol
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical Aug 9, 2023 · This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements
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Alendronate with either 2,800 IU or 5,600 IU of vitamin D3 provides another option for a
For oral dosage form (tablets): For treatment of postmenopausal
Your doctor may test you for low calcium levels or vitamin D deficiency before you start
Cholecalciferol is a form of vitamin D, and is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and
Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval
Common Fosamax Plus D side effects may include: mild heartburn, stomach upset; diarrhea, gas, constipation; mild joint or back pain; or
Wait at least 30 minutes before lying down or taking other medicines or supplements, including calcium tablets
The additional studies showed that including vitamin D3 in the same tablet with alendronic acid could increase vitamin D levels
The interaction is supported by preliminary, weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence
Dosing in Severe Renal Impairment
The highest strength of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is 1,250 mcg (which is 50,000 IU) and is typically reserved to treat very low vitamin D levels and certain related conditions
Other medications may decrease the absorption of this product, such as Side Effects
Fosamax Plus D (alendronate / cholecalciferol) is a combination medication that's used to treat osteoporosis
This is a condition that causes your bones to get weaker and be more likely to break
Children—Use is not recommended
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