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Medicines Alendronic acidQuestion & answer

Alendronic acid · Medicine question

Can I crush or chew the tablet?

iatroX medicinesPublished 13 August 2026Reviewed 13 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. Swallow the selected tablet whole because chewing, crushing or allowing it to dissolve in the mouth can cause ulceration.

Sources for this answer

Alendronic Acid 70 mg Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3

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