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Medicines alendronate sodium trihydrate + colecalciferol; cholecalciferolQuestion & answer

alendronate sodium trihydrate + colecalciferol; cholecalciferol · Medicine question

What is this combination used for?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

It treats postmenopausal osteoporosis in women at risk of vitamin D insufficiency and reduces vertebral and hip fracture risk.

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FOSAVANCE Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 25

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