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.

Where can I order Didrocal From? Can I buy Didrocal at Canadian Prices?

Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can buy Didrocal at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept an order for Didrocal from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase Didrocal and when you order Didrocal it will be delivered with express shipping.

Brand Name
Didrocal

Common Name
etidronate disodium - calcium carbonate

How does Didrocal work? What will it do for me?

Didrocal contains two different drugs to be taken at different times, etidronate and calcium carbonate. Etidronate - calcium carbonate is used for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It can also be used to prevent steroid-induced osteoporosis (osteoporosis caused by taking corticosteroids such as prednisone for long periods of time). It is used to increase the density of bones, making them less likely to break. Calcium is one of the building blocks of bones and therefore helps to prevent bone loss.

Your doctor may have suggested Didrocal for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking Didrocal, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking Didrocal without consulting your doctor.

How should I use Didrocal?

Didrocal is taken in 90-day cycles that are repeated. Each cycle consists of 14 white etidronate 400 mg tablets (to be taken once daily on an empty stomach with a full glass of water) and 76 blue calcium tablets (to be taken once daily for the following 76 days, with a full glass of water).

The white etidronate tablets should be taken at bedtime with a full glass of water on an empty stomach (at least two hours before or after eating). Food in the stomach, especially if it is high in calcium, may prevent etidronate from being properly absorbed into the body. Vitamins with minerals such as iron and calcium, laxatives containing magnesium, and antacids containing calcium or aluminum should not be taken within 2 hours before or after taking etidronate (the white tablets in the first two weeks of therapy).

The blue calcium tablets should be taken at bedtime with a full glass of water, on either an empty or full stomach. If you find the tablets difficult to swallow, you can crush or chew them.

The medication should be taken exactly as prescribed in a cyclical fashion. If you are not completely sure about how and when to take your medication, ask your pharmacist. If you miss a dose of your medication, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and carry on with your regular dosing schedule. Do not double up on doses.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

What form(s) does Didrocal come in?

The Didrocal® package contains 1 blister card of 14 white etidronate tablets and 4 blister cards containing a total of 76 blue calcium tablets.

Etidronate: Each white, capsule-shaped, scored tablet, marked "NE" on one side and "406" on the other, contains etidronate disodium 400 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and pregelatinized starch.

Calcium: Each blue, capsule-shaped, coated tablet, with "NE2" engraved on both sides, contains calcium carbonate 1250 mg (equivalent to 500 mg elemental calcium). Nonmedicinal ingredients: edible black ink, FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose 2910, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol 3350, polysorbate 80, sodium starch glycolate, and titanium dioxide.

Didrocal contains no lactose.

 

What side effects are possible with Didrocal?

The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Didrocal. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Didrocal with your health professional. They may be able to help you to deal with some of the effects.

The following side effects may go away as your body becomes used to the medication; check with your doctor if they continue or become bothersome.

More common (at higher doses)

diarrhea
dizziness
flatulence
headache
heartburn
nausea
Contact your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common or rare:

bone fractures, especially of the thigh bone
hives
skin rash or itching
swelling of
arms
face
legs
lips
throat
tongue
Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking Didrocal.

Are there any other precautions or warnings for Didrocal?

Reduced kidney function: People with reduced kidney function or a history of kidney stones should be closely monitored by their doctor while taking Didrocal.

Pregnancy: Didrocal is not intended for pregnant women.

Breast-feeding: Didrocal is not intended for use during nursing.

Children: The safety and effectiveness of Didrocal for children have not been established.

What other drugs could interact with Didrocal?

The following medications may affect the way that the etidronate (first 14 days) portion of etidronate - calcium works:
antacids taken within two hours of taking etidronate
calcium supplements taken within two hours of taking etidronate
vitamins containing minerals such as calcium, iron, and magnesium taken within two hours of taking etidronate
magnesium-containing products (such as laxatives) taken within two hours of taking etidronate
Etidronate - calcium may interfere with the action of the following medications:

demeclocycline
minocycline
quinolones (e.g., ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin)
sodium polystyrene sulfonate
tetracycline
warfarin
If you are taking any of these drugs, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

stop taking one of the medications,
change one of the medications to another,
change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
leave everything as is.
An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. In many cases, interactions are intended or are managed by close monitoring. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Didrocal. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications that you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

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