Etidronate and Calcium Carbonate
Related terms
Brand Names: Canada:
CO Etidrocal;Didrocal?;Mylan-Eti-Cal Carepac;Novo-Etidronatecal
Uses
- It is used to put off or treat soft, brittle bones (osteoporosis).
- Etidronate lowers bone loss.
- Calcium is a diet aid that helps the body make strong bones.
Dosing
How to take
- Do not take the etidronate and the calcium at the same time.
- Take the etidronate on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
- Take the etidronate with a full glass of water.
- Take the calcium with food.
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
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