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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Fosavance
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Fosavance uses
This is a combination medication that contains alendronate and cholecalciferol. It is used to treat osteoporosis for postmenopausal women and for men. Alendronate belongs to a family of medications known as bisphosphonates. It works by increasing the density of bones, making them less likely to break. Cholecalciferol, also called vitamin D3, is a vitamin that is needed for calcium absorption and healthy bones.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
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References
- Dailymed."CHOLECALCIFEROL: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Vitamin D3". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Vitamin D3". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB1109... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Fosavance?Depending on the reaction of the Fosavance after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Fosavance not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Fosavance addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Fosavance, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Fosavance consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
Visitor reported useful
No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported side effects
Did you get side effects while taking the Fosavance drug, or were there no side effects?According to the survey conducted by website sdrugs.com users, the below-mentioned percentages indicate the number of people experiencing the side effects and the number of people not experiencing the side effects when taking Fosavance medicine. Every drug produces minimal side effects, and they are negligible most times, when compared to the desired effect [use] of the medicine. Side effects depend on the dose you are taking, any drug interactions that happen when you are on other medications, if the patient is sensitive, and other associated conditions. If you cannot tolerate the side effects, consult your doctor immediately, so he can either adjust the dose or change the medication.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| No side effects | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yetVisitor reported frequency of use
No survey data has been collected yetTwo visitors reported doses
What is the dose of Fosavance drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 51-100mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 51-100mg | 2 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported time for results
What is the time duration Fosavance drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed > 3 month to notice the result from using Fosavance drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Fosavance need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| > 3 month | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported administration
No survey data has been collected yetFour visitors reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
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| > 60 | 2 | 50.0% | |
| 46-60 | 1 | 25.0% | |
| 30-45 | 1 | 25.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology