Goldcal Alen 70mg/5600IU Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Ronyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Alendronic Acid (70mg) + Vitamin D3 (5600IU) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
User Rating | 4.6 |
User Reviews | 533 |
FAQ
Goldcal Alen 70mg/5600IU Tablet Reviews
Goldcal Alen 70mg/5600IU is best taken in an empty stomach. You should take it regularly at a fixed time each day. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. It may take several days to get the full benefit of this drug. Do not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you it is alright to stop. This medicine may only be part of a treatment program that may also include changes to your diet and taking other medicines and vitamin supplements.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, back pain, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, indigestion, heartburn, and diarrhea. These are generally mild and usually resolve on their own. If they do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.
Before using this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. To make sure the medicine is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. You may need frequent medical tests to check your kidney function and mineral levels while on treatment with this medicine. You should avoid consuming large amounts of alcohol, as it can cause bone loss. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
How Goldcal Alen 70mg/5600IU Tablet Works
How to Use Goldcal Alen 70mg/5600IU Tablet
Benefits of Goldcal Alen 70mg/5600IU Tablet
- In Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is a common condition that causes bones to become fragile and brittle so that they break (fracture) more easily. Fractures may be painful and restrict a person’s ability to carry out their normal daily tasks. Goldcal Alen 70mg/5600IU reduces the risk of a fracture occurring in osteoporosis. It also helps in the growth and development of bones as well as maintain strong bones. Since osteoporosis doesn’t usually have any symptoms such as pain (until a fracture occurs) you might not ‘feel’ any immediate benefit from your treatment with Goldcal Alen 70mg/5600IU. Keep taking it untill your doctor asks you to stop. Along with medicines, eat a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D like dairy products, green leafy vegetables etc.
Uses of Goldcal Alen 70mg/5600IU Tablet
- Osteoporosis
Goldcal Alen 70mg/5600IU Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Take care of your teeth and jaw while taking the Goldcal Alen 70mg/5600IU and for regular dental checkup while taking Goldcal Alen 70mg/5600IU. Take calcium and vitamin enriched diet.
- Goldcal Alen 70mg/5600IU is used in the treatment of osteoporosis
- Maintain an upright posture for 30 minutes after taking the medication so the medicine doesnot irritate your food pipe.
- Take it on the same day each week, in the morning, at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking anything.
- Side effects such as headache, back pain and indigestion may occur.
References
- European Medicine Agency. Cholecalciferol+Alendronate sodium trihydrate; 2015.
- Alendronate sodium/cholecalciferol [Prescribing Information]. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck & Co., Inc.; 2013.