Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Fosamax
Descriptions
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) in women after menopause. This medicine may also be used to increase bone mass in men who have osteoporosis, and in men and women to prevent and treat osteoporosis caused by long-term use of corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicine). It may also be used to treat Paget's disease of the bone.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Tablet, Effervescent
- Tablet
- Solution
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2019
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