Risedronate (35mg)
Gemfos Tablet is used in the treatment of osteoporosis. It treats osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men at high risk of fractures.
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Gemfos Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Gemfos Tablet is a bisphosphonate. It acts by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause the destruction of bone, thereby strengthening the bones and minimizing the risk of fractures.
Related Warnings
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Gemfos Tablet.
Gemfos Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Gemfos Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Gemfos Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Gemfos Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gemfos Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease. However, use of Gemfos Tablet is not advised in severe kidney disease patients.
Gemfos Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gemfos Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
