Fosamax

Recommended dosage for Fosamax

TREATMENT OF POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS

The usual dose of Fosamax is one 10-milligram tablet once a day, or one 70-milligram tablet or bottle of oral solution once a week. The usual dose of Fosamax Plus D is one 70-milligram tablet once a week. Treatment may continue for years.

PREVENTION OF POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS

The usual dose is one 5-milligram tablet once a day or one 35-milligram tablet once a week.

OSTEOPOROSIS IN MEN

The usual dose is one 10-milligram tablet once a day, or one 70-milligram tablet or bottle of oral solution once a week. The usual dose of Fosamax Plus D is one 70-milligram tablet once a week.

STEROID-INDUCED OSTEOPOROSIS

The usual dose is one 5-milligram tablet once a day, except for postmenopausal women not taking estrogen, who should take one 10-milligram tablet once daily.

PAGET'S DISEASE

The usual dose is 40 milligrams once a day for 6 months.

Overdosage

Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.

• Symptoms of Fosamax overdose may include:
  Heartburn, inflammation of the esophagus or stomach, ulcer, upset stomach