Actonel Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: RISEDRONATE 75 MG - ORAL
Pronounced: (riss-ED-row-nate)

Actonel Oral Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Actonel Oral Missed Dose

If you miss a dose when you first get up for the day, do not take it later in the day. If you miss one dose and next month's scheduled doses are more than 7 days away, take the missed dose the next day when you first get up. If you miss both doses and next month's scheduled doses are more than 7 days away, take the doses on the next 2 days when you first get up. Then resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not take more than 2 doses within 7 days.

If you miss one or both doses and next month's scheduled doses are less than 7 days away, skip the missed dose(s) and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Actonel Oral Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include increasing weight-bearing exercise, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol, and eating well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and vitamin D. Since you may also need to take calcium and vitamin D supplements and make lifestyle changes, consult your doctor for specific advice.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (x-rays, height, blood mineral levels) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Actonel Oral Storage

Store at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.