ETIFEM 200MG TABLET
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Potentiallyunsafewith
Pregnancy
Kidney
₹105
₹10.5/tablet
10 tablets in 1 strip
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Medicine Overview of ETIFEM TABLET
Side effects of ETIFEM TABLET
Common
Headache, Abdominal distension, Acid reflux, Abdominal pain, Difficulty in swallowing, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Esophageal ulcer.
How to use ETIFEM 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. It is better to take Etifem 200mg tablet empty stomach (1 hour before food or 2 hours after food).
How ETIFEM TABLET works
Etifem 200mg tablet inhibits the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause loss of bone.
In Depth Information on ETIFEM TABLET
Expert advice for ETIFEM TABLET
• Consume enough calcium and vitamin D and eat a balanced diet while you are taking etidronate.
• Tell your doctor if you have diarrhea, a bone fracture, trouble in swallowing, stomach or esophageal ulcer and/or kidney disease.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• Patients allergic to etidronate or any of its ingredient.
• Do not take etidronate if you have low blood calcium levels or osteomalacia (softening of the bones).
• Do not take etidronate if you have esophagus problems, including difficulty swallowing or a narrow or blocked esophagus.
• Do not take etidronate if you are unable to stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes.
Warnings
Special precautions for ETIFEM 200MG TABLET
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Etifem 200mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor....
+moreAnimal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Kidney
CAUTION
Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
GENTICYN 80MG INJECTION, ZYDOL 50MG SUSPENSION, JECTOCOS 75MG INJECTION, ACMACIN 100MG INJECTION
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose of Etidronate, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for ETIFEM 200MG TABLET
Frequently asked questions for Etidronate
Q. What is etidronate used for?
Etidronate is used to treat many conditions related to irregular bone growth
Q. Is tetrasodium etidronate natural?
Etidronate is synthetic, derived from a chemical called phosphonic acid.
