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How to Take BINOSTO® (alendronate sodium) effervescent tablet for oral solution 70 mg
Like all medicine, BINOSTO needs to be taken exactly as your doctor tells you. It is taken 1 time each week. Choose the day of the week that best fits your schedule, then take BINOSTO on the same day every week.
BINOSTO works only if you take it on an empty stomach.
Take BINOSTO after you get up for the day and 30 minutes before taking your first food, drink, or other medicine.
Take BINOSTO while you are sitting or standing.
Do not swallow, chew or suck on a BINOSTO tablet.
Do not dissolve BINOSTO in:
- mineral or flavored water
- coffee
- tea
- soda
- juice
You must dissolve your BINOSTO effervescent tablet in 4 oz of plain water at room temperature before you take it.
Click on the arrow to see how to prepare BINOSTO liquid medicine.
After you take BINOSTO, wait at least 30 minutes before you:
- lie down. You may sit, stand or walk, and do normal activities like reading.
- take your first food or drink, except for plain water.
- take other medicines, including antacids, calcium, and other supplements and vitamins.
Do not lie down until after you eat your first food of the day.
- If you miss a dose of BINOSTO, do not take it later in the day. Take your missed dose on the next morning after you remember and then return to your normal schedule. Do not take 2 doses on the same day.
- If you think you took more than your prescribed dose of BINOSTO, drink a full glass of milk and call your doctor right away. Do not try to vomit. Do not lie down.
This material is intended to provide basic information and is not medical advice. All medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment should be obtained from your physician.
The product information provided in this site is intended for residents of the United States.
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BINOSTO is a prescription medicine used to:
Treat thinning of your bones (osteoporosis) in women after menopause. BINOSTO helps reduce the chance of having a hip or spinal fracture (break).
Increase bone mass in men who have osteoporosis.
It is not known how long BINOSTO works for the treatment of osteoporosis. You should see your doctor regularly to determine if BINOSTO is still right for you.
BINOSTO is not for use in children.
Do not take BINOSTO if you:
Have certain problems with your esophagus, the tube that connects your mouth with your stomach
Cannot stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes
Have trouble swallowing liquids
Have low levels of calcium in your blood
Are allergic to BINOSTO or any of its ingredients.
BINOSTO Effervescent Tablet can cause serious side effects, including:
Esophagus problems
Low calcium levels in your blood (hypocalcemia)
Bone, joint, or muscle pain
Severe jaw bone problems (osteonecrosis)
Unusual thigh bone fractures
Esophagus problems.
Some people who take BINOSTO may develop problems in the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth and the stomach). These problems include irritation, inflammation, or ulcers of the esophagus which may sometimes bleed.
It is important that you take BINOSTO exactly as prescribed to help lower your chance of getting esophagus problems. (See the section “How should I take BINOSTO?” in the Medication Guide)
Stop taking BINOSTO and call your doctor right away if you get chest pain, new or worsening heartburn, or have trouble or pain when you swallow.
Low calcium levels in your blood (hypocalcemia).
BINOSTO may lower the calcium levels in your blood. If you have low blood calcium, it must be treated before you take BINOSTO. Call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of low blood calcium such as:
Spasms, twitches, or cramps in your muscles
Numbness or tingling in your fingers, toes, or around your mouth
Bone, joint, or muscle pain.
Some people who take BINOSTO develop severe bone, joint, or muscle pain.
Severe jaw bone problems (osteonecrosis).
Severe jaw bone problems may happen when you take BINOSTO. Your doctor should examine your mouth or tell you to see your dentist before you start BINOSTO. It is important for you to practice good mouth care during treatment with BINOSTO.
Unusual thigh bone fractures.
Some people have developed unusual fractures in their thigh bone. Symptoms of a fracture may include new or unusual pain in your hip, groin, or thigh.
Call your doctor right away if you have any of these side effects.
Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Especially tell your doctor if you take:
calcium
antacids
aspirin
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory (NSAID) medicines
The most common side effects of BINOSTO are:
Stomach area (abdominal) pain
Heartburn
Constipation
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Pain in your bones, joints, or muscles
Nausea
You may get allergic reactions, such as hives, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the side effects with BINOSTO. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
For more information, go to BINOSTO.com, or call 1-855-778-0177.