Fonat TM
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Active ingredients: alendronate
Pack: Fonat 70 mg tablet, 4, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: FONAT alendronic acid 70mg tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Fonat is indicated for the treatment of: Osteoporosis, including glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. Fonat is indicated for the prevention of Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in those patients on long term corticosteroid therapy (see Clinical Trials, Glucorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis). Prior to treatment, osteoporosis must be confirmed by: - the finding of low bone mass of at least 2 standard deviations below the mean for young adults (gender specific), or by: - the presence of osteoporotic fracture.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- White bi-convex tablet approximately 9.5 mm in diameter debossed AD70 on one side and G on the reverse.
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 4 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient alendronate
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
