Alendronate

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)

Active ingredient:

Alendronate sodium trihydrate 91.37mg equivalent to 70 mg alendronic acid

Available from:

Dr Reddy's New Zealand Limited

INN (International Name):

Alendronate sodium trihydrate 91.37 mg (= 70 mg alendronic acid)

Dosage:

70 mg

Pharmaceutical form:

Tablet

Composition:

Active: Alendronate sodium trihydrate 91.37mg equivalent to 70 mg alendronic acid Excipient: Croscarmellose sodium Magnesium stearate Microcrystalline cellulose Povidone Purified water

Units in package:

Blister pack, Al/Al, 4 tablets

Class:

Prescription

Prescription type:

Prescription

Manufactured by:

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited

Therapeutic indications:

Alendronate 70 mg tablets are indicated in postmenopausal women for the treatment of osteoporosis to prevent fractures, including those of the hip and spine (vertebral compression fractures).

Product summary:

Package - Contents - Shelf Life: Blister pack, Al/Al - 4 tablets - 24 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 25°C - Bottle, plastic, HDPE - 30 tablets - 24 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 25°C

Authorization date:

2009-04-21