Bonebay 60mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It helps in preventing bone loss that can develop in women after menopause. It makes the bone stronger and lowers the risk of fractures.

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.

Uses of Bonebay Tablet

Treatment and prevention of Post menopausal osteoporosis

Benefits of Bonebay Tablet

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.

Side effects of Bonebay Tablet

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

Common side effects of Bonebay

Leg cramps
Peripheral edema
Flu-like symptoms
Joint pain
Sweating
Hot flashes

How to use Bonebay Tablet

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.

How Bonebay Tablet works

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Bonebay 60mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Bonebay 60mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

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 may be needed.
Use of Bonebay 60mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Bonebay 60mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

What if you forget to take Bonebay Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Bonebay 60mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aryl- phenyl ketones

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERM)- Osteoporosis

Interaction with drugs

Taking Bonebay with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Cholestyramine (Oral Route) Severe

Do not consume Raloxifene with Cholestyramine. Cholestyramine may reduce the absorption of Raloxifene.

Conjugated Estrogens (Oral Route) Severe

Do not consume Raloxifene with Conjugated Estrogens. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Conjugated Estrogens may reduce the efficacy of Raloxifene.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (Micronized) (Oral Route) Severe

Do not consume Raloxifene with Dehydroepiandrosterone (Micronized). If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Dehydroepiandrosterone (Micronized) may reduce the e... More

Desogestrel (Oral Route) Severe

Do not consume Raloxifene with Desogestrel. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Desogestrel may reduce the efficacy of Raloxifene.

Allylestrenol (Oral Route) Severe

Do not consume Raloxifene with Allylestrenol. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Allylestrenol may reduce the efficacy of Raloxifene.

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