DIDRONEL DESCRIPTION
Didronel (Etidronate Disodium) - Tablet
Manufactured by Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Inc. This medicine is a bone and calcium regulator used to treat Paget's disease. It is also used in women to treat osteoporosis that occurs after menopause. This medicine may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Didronel
Active Ingredients: Etidronate Tablets
Representative Names: Didronel, Etidronate Disodium
Where can I order Didronel From? Can I buy Didronel at Canadian Prices?
Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can buy Didronel at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept an order for Didronel from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase Didronel and when you order Didronel it will be delivered with express shipping.
What are Didronel tablets?
What should my health care professional know before I take Didronel?
How should I take this medicine?
What if I miss a dose?
What drug(s) may interact with Didronel?
What side effects might I notice from taking Didronel?
What should I watch for while taking Didronel?
Where can I keep my medicine?
What are Didronel tablets?
Didronel (Didronel) reduces the release and breakdown of calcium from bone. This drug helps to reduce excess calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia) that you can get with certain cancers. This drug is also used to help prevent bone loss and to increase normal healthy bone production in patients with Paget's disease, in patients who have had hip surgery, or in those patients with osteoporosis. Generic Didronel tablets are available.
What should my health care professional know before I take Didronel?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•kidney disease
•stomach, intestinal, or esophageal problems
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Didronel, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take Didronel tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a full glass of water. Take Didronel on an empty stomach. Do not eat food for at least 30 minutes, and preferably not for 2 hours after taking Didronel. Do not take with milk or other calcium-rich foods. To avoid irritation of your throat, do not lay down for at least 30 minutes after taking Didronel. Do not take Didronel at the same time as iron supplements, vitamins with minerals (like iron or calcium), or antacids containing calcium, magnesium, or aluminum. Try to take your tablets at the same time each day. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can if you have not already eaten. If you have already eaten, call your prescriber or health care professional for advice. Do not take double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with Didronel?
•aluminum hydroxide
•antacids
•calcium supplements
•iron supplements
•magnesium supplements
•parathyroid hormone
•teriparatide
•warfarin
Tell your prescriber or health care professional: about all other medicines you are taking including non-prescription medicines; if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol; if you smoke; or if you use illegal drugs. These can affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects might I notice from taking Didronel?
Serious side effects from Didronel are rare. Patients using Didronel for more than 6 months at a time are at an increased risk of developing bone fractures (broken bones).
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
•black or tarry stools
•broken bones
•difficulty passing urine or less frequent passing of urine
•increased bone pain
•redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
•skin rash, itching (hives)
•stomach or lower back pain
•swelling of the lips, arms, legs, face, tongue, or throat
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•diarrhea
•indigestion
•nausea, vomiting
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature below 40 degrees C (104 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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