5 (Alendronate 5 mg)
Pill with imprint 5 is White, Round and has been identified as Alendronate sodium 5 mg. It is supplied by Sun Pharmaceuticals.
Alendronate is used in the treatment of osteoporosis; prevention of osteoporosis; paget's disease; aseptic necrosis and belongs to the drug class bisphosphonates. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Alendronate 5 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
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Alendronate sodium
- Imprint:
- 5
- Strength:
- 5 mg
- Color:
- White
- Size:
- 5.00 mm
- Shape:
- Round
- Availability:
- Prescription only
- Drug Class:
- Bisphosphonates
- Pregnancy Category:
- C - Risk cannot be ruled out
- CSA Schedule:
- Not a controlled drug
- Labeler / Supplier:
- Sun Pharmaceuticals
- Inactive Ingredients:
- microcrystalline cellulose
corn starch
silicon dioxide
magnesium stearate
Note: Inactive ingredients may vary.
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- Drug class: bisphosphonates
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