Alendronate plus D3 and Calcium (Apotex)™

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Alendronate/vitamin D3 and calcium composite pack is indicated for the treatment of:, Osteoporosis* in select patients where vitamin D and calcium supplementation is recommended,* Prior to treatment, osteoporosis must be confirmed by: the finding of low bone mass of at least 2 standard deviations below the gender specific mean for young adults or by the presence of osteoporotic fracture

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 24 Months
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light; Protect from Moisture

Source: ARTG

Composite pack

This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.

Important: The components listed below are not necessarily in order of use. Please refer to the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) or consult your doctor for proper administration instructions and sequence.

Component

• Tablet
• Oral
• White to off-white, biconvex, rectangle shaped tablet. Engraved APO on one side ALE-D56 on the other side

Component

• Tablet
• Oral
• Blue, modified oval, biconvex, film coated tablets engraved APO-CAL on one side, other side plain

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 4 weekly supply (4 x Alendronate Plus D3 70 mg/140 ug tablets and 48 x Calcium carbonate 1250 mg tablets)

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredients: Alendronate + colecalciferol, Calcium carbonate

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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