Ibandronate : How to Use

Ibandronate - Systemic

Brand Names

Boniva Ibandronate *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Take ibandronate with a full glass - 6 to 8 ounces of plain water on an empty stomach . It must be taken in the morning at least 60 minutes before any food, beverage, or other medication. Food and beverages, such as mineral water, coffee, tea, or juice, will decrease the amount of ibandronate absorbed by the body. Waiting longer than 60 minutes will allow more of the drug to be absorbed. Medicines such as antacids, calcium or vitamin supplements will also decrease the absorption of ibandronate.

Do not lie down for 60 minutes after taking ibandronate . This will help ibandronate reach your stomach faster. It will also help prevent irritation to your esophagus.

Your family doctor may recommend that you eat a balanced diet with an adequate amount of calcium and vitamin D - found in milk or other dairy products. However, do not take any food, beverages, or calcium or vitamin supplements within 60 minutes or longer of taking ibandronate. To do so may keep this drug from help you.

Dosage

The dose of ibandronate will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of ibandronate If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form - tablets:
- For treat of postmenopausal osteoporosis - thinning of bone
  - Adults 2.5 mg once a day in the morning, taken at least 60 minutes before the first food, beverage, or medication. You must take ibandronate with six to eight ounces of plain water.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
- For prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis - thinning of bone
  - Adults 2.5 mg once a day in the morning, taken at least 60 minutes before the first food, beverage, or medication. You must take ibandronate with six to eight ounces of plain water.
  - Children Dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, do not take it later in the day. Resume your schedule the next morning. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Keep the drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you must dispose of any drug you do not use. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.