Can calcium or iron be taken with risedronate sodium hemipentahydrate?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Not at the same time. Calcium and iron bind the medicine in the gut and reduce absorption.

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risedronate sodium hemipentahydrate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Not at the same time. Calcium and iron bind the medicine in the gut and reduce absorption.

Risedronate sodium 35 mg film-coated tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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