Fosavance 70mg / 2800IU Tablets is a tablet containing two active substances, alendronic acid (commonly called alendronate) and colecalciferol known as vitamin D3.
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Fosavance 70mg / 2800IU Tablets is a tablet containing two active substances, alendronic acid (commonly called alendronate) and colecalciferol known as vitamin D3.
Fosavance Tablets are the perfect choice for people concerned about their bone health. They contain both alendronic acid, commonly known as alendronate, and colecalciferol (vitamin D3). Together, these two active substances work to promote healthy bones by increasing bone mineral density and reducing fractures caused by weak bones.
Alendronic acid contributes to a decrease in the rate of deterioration of bones caused by conditions such as osteoporosis or Paget’s disease. Vitamin D is essential for helping the body absorb calcium and other minerals required for optimal bone growth and maintenance.
Fosavance Tablets are designed to be taken just once a week and have been clinically proven to reduce the risk of spine, hip, and other fracture-related injuries associated with brittle bones or weakened skeletal strength. Along with diet rich in dairy products, vitamin C, and vitamin K, Fosavance Tablets helps ensure that your bones stay strong throughout life.
If you’re looking for a way to maintain good health through medication that has been scientifically tested, clinically proven, and manufactured under stringent quality control standards – look no further than Fosavance Tablets. Speak to you doctor about Fosavance today.
What is alendronate?
Alendronate belongs to a group of non-hormonal medicines called bisphosphonates. Alendronate prevents the loss of bone that occurs in women after they have been through menopause and helps to rebuild bone. It reduces the risk of spine and hip fractures.
What is vitamin D?
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, required for calcium absorption and healthy bones. The body can only absorb calcium properly from our food if it has enough vitamin D. Very few foods contain vitamin D. The main source is through exposure to summer sunlight, which makes vitamin D in our skin. As we get older our skin makes less vitamin D. Too little vitamin D may lead to bone loss and osteoporosis. Severe vitamin D deficiency may cause muscle weakness which can lead to falls and a greater risk of fractures.
What is FOSAVANCE used for?
Your doctor has prescribed FOSAVANCE to treat your osteoporosis and because you are at risk of vitamin D insufficiency. It reduces the risk of spine and hip fractures in women after menopause.
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Always take FOSAVANCE exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Take one FOSAVANCE tablet once a week.
Follow these instructions carefully.
1) Choose the day of the week that best fits your schedule. Every week, take one FOSAVANCE tablet on your chosen day.
It is very important to follow instructions 2), 3), 4) and 5) to help the FOSAVANCE tablet reach your stomach quickly and help reduce the chance of irritating your gullet (oesophagus – the tube that connects your mouth with your stomach).
2) After getting up for the day and before taking any food, drink, or other medicine, swallow your FOSAVANCE tablet whole with a full glass of water only (not mineral water) (not less than 200 ml), so that FOSAVANCE is adequately absorbed.
Do not take with mineral water (still or sparkling).
Do not take with coffee or tea.
Do not take with juice or milk.
Do not crush or chew the tablet or allow it to dissolve in your mouth because of the possibility of mouth ulceration.
3) Do not lie down — stay fully upright (sitting, standing or walking) — for at least 30 minutes after swallowing the tablet. Do not lie down until after your first food of the day.
4) Do not take FOSAVANCE at bedtime or before getting up for the day.
5) If you develop difficulty or pain upon swallowing, chest pain, or new or worsening heartburn, stop taking FOSAVANCE and contact your doctor.
6) After swallowing your FOSAVANCE tablet, wait at least 30 minutes before taking your first food, drink, or other medicine of the day, including antacids, calcium supplements and vitamins. FOSAVANCE is effective only if taken when your stomach is empty.
If you take more FOSAVANCE than you should
If you take too many tablets by mistake, drink a full glass of milk and contact your doctor immediately. Do not make yourself vomit, and do not lie down.
If you forget to take FOSAVANCE
If you miss a dose, just take one tablet on the morning after you remember. Do not take two tablets on the same day. Return to taking one tablet once a week, as originally scheduled on your chosen day.
If you stop taking FOSAVANCE
It is important that you take FOSAVANCE for as long as your doctor prescribes the medicine. Since it is not known how long you should take FOSAVANCE, you should discuss the need to stay on this medicine with your doctor periodically to determine if FOSAVANCE is still right for you.
An Instruction Card is included in the carton for FOSAVANCE. It contains important information reminding you how to take FOSAVANCE properly.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Delivery Options
Delivery options
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UK Delivery
Standard Delivery within the UK £3.50 Delivery time 3-4 days First Class Delivery within the UK £5.90 Delivery time 1-2 days Priority Delivery within the UK £7.10. Next day delivery by 1pm. Order must be placed by 1pm. Priority delivery is only available Monday to Thursday.
Europe Delivery
Standard Delivery within EEC from £12.50 Delivery time up to 5 days depending on the local delivery service within your country. Expedited Delivery within EEC £39.50 Delivery time 2 days. Delivery by DHL, UPS or TNT.
Rest of the World
Standard Delivery Rest of the World from £16.10 Delivery Time 10 – 15 Days Expedited Delivery Rest of the World £55.09 Delivery 5 days. Delivery service by DHL, TNT or UPS
if you are allergic to alendronic acid, colecalciferol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6),
if you have certain problems with your gullet (oesophagus – the tube that connects your mouth with your stomach) such as narrowing or difficulty swallowing,
if you cannot stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes,
if your doctor has told you that you have low blood calcium.
If you think any of these apply to you, do not take the tablets. Talk to your doctor first and follow the advice given.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking FOSAVANCE if:
you suffer from kidney problems,
you have, or have recently had, any swallowing or digestive problems,
your doctor has told you that you have Barrett’s oesophagus (a condition associated with changes in the cells that line the lower oesophagus),
you have been told you have trouble absorbing minerals in your stomach or intestines (malabsorption syndrome),
you have poor dental health, gum disease, a planned dental extraction or you don’t receive routine dental care,
you have cancer,
you are undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy,
you are taking angiogenesis inhibitors (such as bevacizumab, or thalidomide) which are used in the treatment of cancer,
you are taking corticosteroids (such as prednisone or dexamethasone) which are used in the treatment of such conditions as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and severe allergies,
you are or have been a smoker (as this may increase the risk of dental problems).
You may be advised to have a dental check-up before starting treatment with FOSAVANCE.
It is important to maintain good oral hygiene when being treated with FOSAVANCE. You should have routine dental check-ups throughout your treatment and you should contact your doctor or dentist if you experience any problems with your mouth or teeth such as loose teeth, pain or swelling.
Irritation, inflammation or ulceration of the gullet (oesophagus – the tube that connects your mouth with your stomach) often with symptoms of chest pain, heartburn, or difficulty or pain upon swallowing may occur, especially if patients do not drink a full glass of water and/or if they lie down less than 30 minutes after taking FOSAVANCE. These side effects may worsen if patients continue to take FOSAVANCE after developing these symptoms.
Children and adolescents
FOSAVANCE should not be given to children and adolescents less than 18 years of age.
Other medicines and FOSAVANCE
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
It is likely that calcium supplements, antacids, and some oral medicines will interfere with the absorption of FOSAVANCE if taken at the same time. Therefore, it is important that you follow the advice given in section 3 and wait at least 30 minutes before taking any other oral medicines or supplements.
Certain medicines for rheumatism or long-term pain called NSAIDs (e.g. acetylsalicylic acid or ibuprofen) might cause digestive problems. Therefore, caution should be used when these medicines are taken at the same time as FOSAVANCE.
It is likely that certain medicines or food additives may prevent the vitamin D in FOSAVANCE from getting into your body, including artificial fat substitutes, mineral oils, the weight loss medicine, orlistat, and the cholesterol-lowering medicines, cholestyramine and colestipol. Medicines for fits (seizures) (like phenytoin or phenobarbital) may decrease the effectiveness of vitamin D. Additional vitamin D supplements may be considered on an individual basis.
FOSAVANCE with food and drink
It is likely that food and beverages (including mineral water) will make FOSAVANCE less effective if taken at the same time. Therefore, it is important that you follow the advice given in section 3. You must wait at least 30 minutes before taking any food and beverages except water.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
FOSAVANCE is only intended for use in postmenopausal women. You should not take FOSAVANCE if you are or think you may be pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines
There have been side effects (for example, blurred vision, dizziness and severe bone, muscle or joint pain) reported with FOSAVANCE that may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery (see section 4). If you experience any of these side effects you should not drive until you feel better.
FOSAVANCE contains lactose and sucrose.
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
FOSAVANCE contains sodium.
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’.
Side Effects
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
See your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following side effects, which may be serious, and for which you may need urgent medical treatment:
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
heartburn; difficulty swallowing; pain upon swallowing; ulceration of the gullet (oesophagus – the tube that connects your mouth with your stomach) which can cause chest pain, heartburn or difficulty or pain upon swallowing.
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
allergic reactions such as hives; swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat, possibly causing difficulty breathing or swallowing; severe skin reactions,
pain in the mouth, and/or jaw, swelling or sores inside the mouth, numbness or a feeling of heaviness in the jaw, or loosening of a tooth. These could be signs of bone damage in the jaw (osteonecrosis) generally associated with delayed healing and infection, often following tooth extraction. Contact your doctor and dentist if you experience such symptoms,
unusual fracture of the thigh bone particularly in patients on long-term treatment for osteoporosis may occur rarely. Contact your doctor if you experience pain, weakness or discomfort in your thigh, hip or groin as this may be an early indication of a possible fracture of the thigh bone,
bone, muscle and/or joint pain which is severe.
Other side effects include
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
bone, muscle and/or joint pain which is sometimes severe.
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
joint swelling,
abdominal pain; uncomfortable feeling in the stomach or belching after eating; constipation; full or bloated feeling in the stomach; diarrhoea; flatulence,
hair loss; itching,
headache; dizziness,
tiredness; swelling in the hands or legs.
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
nausea; vomiting,
irritation or inflammation of the gullet (oesophagus – the tube that connects your mouth with your stomach) or stomach,
black or tar-like stools,
blurred vision; pain or redness in the eye,
rash; redness of the skin,
transient flu-like symptoms, such as aching muscles, generally feeling unwell and sometimes with fever usually at the start of treatment,
taste disturbance.
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
symptoms of low blood calcium levels including muscle cramps or spasms and/or tingling sensation in the fingers or around the mouth,
stomach or peptic ulcers (sometimes severe or with bleeding),
narrowing of the gullet (oesophagus – the tube that connects your mouth with your stomach),
rash made worse by sunlight;
mouth ulcers.
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
talk to your doctor if you have ear pain, discharge from the ear, and/or an ear infection. These could be signs of bone damage in the ear.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Ingredients
What FOSAVANCE contains
The active substances are alendronic acid and colecalciferol (vitamin D3). Each FOSAVANCE 70 mg/2,800 IU tablet contains 70 mg alendronic acid (as sodium trihydrate) and 70 micrograms (2,800 IU) colecalciferol (vitamin D3). Each FOSAVANCE 70 mg/5,600 IU tablet contains 70 mg alendronic acid (as sodium trihydrate) and 140 micrograms (5,600 IU) colecalciferol (vitamin D3).
The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose (E460), lactose anhydrous (see section 2), medium chain triglycerides, gelatin, croscarmellose sodium, sucrose (see section 2), colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate (E572), butylhydroxytoluene (E321), modified starch (maize), and sodium aluminium silicate (E554).
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