Fosamax Plus D
Active Ingredient(s): Alendronate Sodium + CholecalciferolFDA Approved: * April 7, 2005
Pharm Company: * MERCK
Category: Osteoporosis
* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".
Fosamax Plus D Overview
Alendronic acid, sold under the brand name Fosamax among others, is a bisphosphonate medication used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease of bone.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Use is often recommended together with vitamin D, calcium supplementation, and lifestyle changes.[2] Common side effects include constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, and acid reflux.[2] Serious side effects may include esophageal problems, osteonecrosi...
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Alendronate Sodium + Cholecalciferol
- Tablet: 70mg + 2,800 iu, 70mg + 5,600 iu
NDC Database Records for Fosamax Plus D: (3 results)
Sorted by National Drug Code- 0006-0270 Fosamax Plus D 70/5600 (Alendronic Acid / Vitamin D3) Oral Tablet by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
- 0006-0710 Fosamax Plus D 70/2800 (Alendronic Acid / Vitamin D3) Oral Tablet by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
- 54868-5480 Fosamax Plus D 70/2800 (Alendronic Acid / Vitamin D3) Oral Tablet by Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Drugs with one or more similar ingredients: (3 results)
- ALENDRONATE SODIUM + CHOLECALCIFEROL 1 discussion
- ALENDRONATE + CHOLECALCIFEROL
- BINOSTO Alendronate Sodium1 discussion
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