Alendronic acid
Alendronic acid
Immune and metabolic Prescription only ATC code: M05BA04
Prescription status is set country by country — the label where you live is the one that applies.
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Typical dose
70 mg
1× a day
Times
On an empty stomach
Morning
A usual adult range, not a national label — the dose and the timing differ by country and by product.
Used for
Approved uses differ by country — some of these may be off-label or unapproved where you live.
Worth knowing
- Once a week, never daily
- Take with a full glass of water, stay upright
- Take on an empty stomach
- Tell the dentist: rare jaw bone damage
Nutrients affected
- calcium — absorption blocked with (Calcium, ionized, Calcium, total, Ferritin)
- magnesium — absorption blocked with (Glucose, HOMA-IR, Magnesium)
- iron — absorption blocked with (Ferritin, Hematocrit, Hemoglobin)
Reference information, not medical advice. Discuss any change with your doctor.