Fosamax Plus D FDA Approval History
FDA Approved: Yes (First approved April 7, 2005)
Brand name: Fosamax Plus D
Generic name: alendronate and cholecalciferol
Dosage form: Tablets
Company: Merck & Co., Inc.
Treatment for: Osteoporosis
Fosamax Plus D is a single once-weekly tablet containing the bisphosphonate drug alendronate, and seven days’ worth of vitamin D, an essential nutrient required for calcium absorption. Fosamax Plus D is used to reduce the risk of hip and spinal fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, and to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis.
Development timeline for Fosamax Plus D
| Date | Article |
|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2005 | Approval Fosamax Plus D Merck & Co., Inc. - Treatment for Osteoporosis |
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