Complete dosing information for ALENDRONATE SODIUM TABLET
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and in men: 10 mg daily or 70 mg tablet once weekly. ( 2.1 , 2.3 ) Prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women: 5 mg daily or 35 mg once weekly. ( 2.2 ) Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis: 5 mg daily; or 10 mg daily in postmenopausal women not receiving estrogen. ( 2.4 ) Paget's disease: 40 mg daily for six months. ( 2.5 ) Instruct patients to: ( 2.6 ) Swallow tablets whole with 6 to 8 ounces plain water at least 30 minutes before the first food, drink, or medication of the day. Not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking alendronate sodium tablets and until after food . 2.1 Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women The recommended dosage is: one 70 mg tablet once weekly or one 10 mg tablet once daily 2.2 Prevention of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women The recommended dosage is: one 35 mg tablet once weekly or one 5 mg tablet once daily 2.3 Treatment to Increase Bone Mass in Men with