Ibandronic Acid General Information
Ibandronic Acid (generic name: ibandronic acid / ibandronate sodium; brand names include: Idrofos / Bondronat / Bonviva) is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause.
Ibandronic Acid is designed to decrease activity of the cells that cause bone loss after menopause, with just one tablet a month. Ibandronic Acid helps slow or stop the natural processes that dissolve bone tissue; it binds with and stays in your bones throughout the month.
In fact, Ibandronic Acid is clinically proven to not only maintain bone density, but actually works with your body to help reverse bone loss. In clinical studies, 9 out of 10 women had improved bone density after 1 year on Ibandronic Acid.
Ibandronic Acid may also help lower the chances of breaking bones (fractures).
Ibandronic Acid Recommendations
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take Ibandronic Acid exactly as directed.
Ibandronic Acid 150 mg tablets are taken once a month. Choose one date of the month (your Ibandronic Acid day) that you will remember and that best fits your schedule to take your Ibandronic Acid 150 mg tablet.
Take Ibandronic Acid first thing in the morning.
Wait at least 1 hour (60 minutes) before eating or drinking anything except plain water.
Swallow Ibandronic Acid whole (do not chew or suck) with at least 6 to 8 ounces (1 cup) of plain water.
Do not take Ibandronic Acid with mineral water, sparkling water, coffee, tea, milk, or juice.
Avoid taking any other oral medicine, including calcium, antacids, or vitamins, for at least 60 minutes after taking Ibandronic Acid.
Avoid lying down for at least 60 minutes after taking Ibandronic Acid to help decrease the risk of problems in the esophagus and stomach.
Ibandronic Acid Precautions
Tell your doctor before taking Ibandronic Acid, if:
you are allergic to any medicines;
you have low blood calcium or kidney problems;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Ibandronic Acid Ingredients
Active ingredient: ibandronate sodium.