Bonebay 60mg Tablet

Composition Raloxifene (60mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack strip of 10 tablets
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Aryl-Phenylketone Derivative
Action Class Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERM)- Osteoporosis
Habbit Forming No
Manufacturer Novartis India Ltd
Manufacturer address Sandoz House, Shiv Sagar Estate, Worli Mumbai -400 018, India

Bonebay 60mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until that doctor tells you it is alright to stop. Along with taking the medicine, exercise regularly to strengthen muscles around the affected joint, and manage your weight. You should also avoid smoking and excessive consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include hot flashes, leg cramps, peripheral edema, flu-like symptoms, joint pain, and sweating. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms by reducing the dose or prescribing an alternative medicine.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Also tell your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor first before taking this medicine.

Treatment and prevention of Post menopausal osteoporosis

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bonebay 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Bonebay 60mg Tablet works like estrogen, a natural female hormone to stop the bone loss that can develop in women after menopause.

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You have been prescribed Bonebay 60mg Tablet for the treatment of and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Consult your doctor immediately if you notice lumps in your breast, sudden weakness, chest pain, vision problems, and pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs.

Inform your doctor if you are on estrogen therapy.

Inform your doctor immediately if you observe bleeding/spotting from the vagina during the treatment.

Try to increase body movements and do not restrict yourself at one place or position for a long time while taking Bonebay 60mg Tablet.

Remember to do light exercises such as brisk walking to keep yourself active.

Try to include calcium and vitamin D-rich food in your diet like dairy products, green leafy vegetables, egg yolk or simply get it naturally from sunlight.

Osteoporosis makes your bones weaker, they may break more easily if you fall. You can try to reduce the risk of falls by wearing well-fitting shoes or slippers and checking your home for hazards such as uneven rugs, trailing wires, and slippery floors.

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In Treatment and prevention of Post menopausal osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause (end of a woman’s menstrual cycles) and is known as post-menopausal osteoporosis. Bonebay 60mg Tablet helps to keep your bones strong and healthy and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. It also helps maintain bone density and reduces your risk of bone fracture. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Hot flashes

Sweating

Joint pain

Flu-like symptoms

Peripheral edema

Leg cramps

Alcohol:CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Bonebay 60mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:UNSAFE

Bonebay 60mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding:UNSAFE

Bonebay 60mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving:SAFE

Bonebay 60mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:CAUTION

Bonebay 60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bonebay 60mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Bonebay 60mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver:UNSAFE

Bonebay 60mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

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