Fosamax Plus D (as a combination product containing Alendronate, Cholecalciferol)

Name: Fosamax Plus D (as a combination product containing Alendronate, Cholecalciferol)

Other uses for this medicine

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

What special dietary instructions should I follow?

You should eat and drink plenty of foods and drinks that are rich in calcium and vitamin D while you are taking alendronate. Your doctor will tell you which foods and drinks are good sources of these nutrients and how many servings you need each day. If you find it difficult to eat enough of these foods, tell your doctor. In that case, your doctor can prescribe or recommend a supplement.

In case of emergency/overdose

In case of overdose, give the victim a full glass of milk and call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911. Do not allow the victim to lie down and do not try to make the victim vomit.

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

  • heartburn
  • nausea
  • stomach pain
  • bloody vomit or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
  • difficulty swallowing or pain when swallowing
  • bloody or black and tarry stools
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