• BONDRONAT 50 MG TABLET is used in the treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis
• It strengthens bones by stopping cells called osteoclasts from breaking down bone
• This keeps bones strong and lowers the chance of fractures in women after menopause who have osteoporosis
• BONDRONAT 50 MG TABLET is best taken without food
• You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor
• Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it
• Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better
• It may take several days to get the full benefit of this drug
• BONDRONAT 50 MG TABLET is only part of a program of treatment that may also include changes to your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements.
• The most common side effects include headache, increased blood cholesterol, dizziness, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, indigestion, heartburn, and diarrhea
• These are usually mild and will disappear after a short time
• If they do not go away, tell your doctor
• BONDRONAT 50 MG TABLET can cause serious kidney problems, especially if you are dehydrated, if you take diuretic medicine (water pills), or if you already have kidney disease
• It can also cause low levels of calcium in the blood and pain in the mouth or jaw
• These are serious side effects and need urgent medical attention
• Tell your doctor straight away.
• You should not be given this medicine if you are breastfeeding
• Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or low calcium levels
• Also, let your doctor know what other drugs you are taking
• Some of them may affect, or be affected by, this injection, especially medicines used to treat severe infections and medicines used to treat cancer and osteoporosis
• You may need frequent medical tests to check your kidney function and mineral levels
• Avoid smoking or try to quit as smoking can reduce your bone mineral density, making fractures more likely
• Drinking large amounts of alcohol can also cause bone loss and should be avoided.

Uses of BONDRONAT 50 MG TABLET

• Osteoporosis

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of BONDRONAT 50 MG TABLET, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of BONDRONAT 50 MG TABLET

• Headache
• Musculoskeletal (bone
• muscle or joint) pain
• Heartburn
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Dizziness
• Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Urinary tract infection