It is used in the treatment of: Hypocalcemia. Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal. Vitamin B Deficiency.

It can cause some minor side effects such as belching or gas.

Patients with Renal calculi, hypercalciuria, hypophosphatemia, hypercalcemia

Before taking it, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: certain anemias (due to vitamin B12 deficiency).

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day.

It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Please consult your doctor when taking this medicine if you are pregnant.

It may intearct with antibiotics such as Ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin, enoxacin , norfloxacin, sparfloxacin,trovafloxacin, demeclocycline , minocycline and tetracycline. Some bisphosphonates include alendronate, etidronate, risedronate, tiludronate, and others.