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Directions
For using this medicine, follow all the instructions
as given by your doctor. Information leaflet is available
for patients with the medicine. Read it carefully. Consult
your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions
about Fosamax. Take a single dose of Fosamax every week.
Select one day from a week which best suits your schedule.
Ingest the whole capsule. Capsule should not be chewed
or crushed, before swallowing. The first thing in the
morning, take Fosamax with 6-8 ounces of plain water
only. Take the difference of at least 30 minutes before
eating, drinking, or taking any other medicine and it
will be more beneficial if you take it 60 minutes before
eating, drinking, or taking any other medicine. Fosamax
is effective only if taken on an empty stomach. After
taking this medicine and until after your first food
of the day, do not lie down for at least 30 minutes.
With the absorption of Fosamax, calcium or iron supplements,
vitamins, or antacids containing calcium, magnesium,
or aluminum may be interfered. After taking alendronate
do not take these products or any other medicines for
at least 30 minutes. And it should be stored at room
temperature below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly-sealed
container and in a dry place and away from heat and
direct light. Any doses should not be missed by you.
Take the medicine immediately if you remember that you
have missed the dose; take it on the next morning. Do
not take 2 doses at once.
Cautions
If you have had an allergic reaction to this medicine
or are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine than
do not take this medicine. Without consulting your doctor
do not stop taking this medicine. At the same time when
you are taking the medicine, keep all doctor and laboratory
appointments. To observe your progress or to check for
side effects, Laboratory and/or medical tests may be
done. You should take enough calcium and vitamin D in
your diet when taking Fosamax. If you have questions
about your diet or about taking dietary supplements
such as calcium or vitamin D, consult your doctor, nurse,
or pharmacist. All prescription and over-the-counter
medicine that you are taking should be known by your
doctor or pharmacist while you start taking any new
medicine. This includes any medicines that contain aspirin,
ibuprofen, or naproxen. F0R WOMEN: Consult with your
doctor about all the benefits and risks of using this
medicine if you plan on becoming pregnant especially
during the third trimester. It is not known if this
medicine is excreted in breast milk. While taking this
medicine, ask your doctor to discuss the risks to your
baby, if you are or will be breast-feeding.
Fosamax 
