Idrofos 150 is a prescription medicine used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause. It helps increase bone mass and reduce the risk of a spinal fracture. The medicine contains the active ingredient ibandronic acid, which belongs to a group of drugs known as bisphosphonates, which works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones.  

It is unknown how long Ibandronic acid tablets work to treat and prevent osteoporosis. You should consult your doctor regularly to determine if Idrofos 150 is appropriate. It is not known if Idrofos tablets are safe and effective in children, talk to our doctor to get more information about the use of Ibandronic tablets in children. Take exactly as your doctor tells you. Usually, one tablet is taken per month. Ibandronic acid works only if consumed on an empty stomach. Take one tablet after you get up for the day and before taking your first meal or drink. Take the Idrofos tablet while you are sitting or standing. Do not chew or suck the tablet. Swallow it with a glass full of water. Do not lie down for at least sixty minutes after you take Ibandronic acid tablets, and do not eat your first food of the day for at least an hour after you take Ibandronic acid tablets.

Do not take Idrofos if any of the following applies to you:

  — Have certain problems with your oesophagus (a tube that joins your mouth with your stomach)

  — Have low levels of calcium in your bloodstream

  — Can’t stand or sit upright for at least 60 minutes.

  — Are you allergic to ibandronic acid or any of its ingredients

Before you begin receiving your osteoporosis treatment, be sure to talk to your doctor if you have problems with swallowing, digestive problems, low blood calcium, kidney problems, or have been told you have trouble with minerals in your stomach.  

Inform your doctor about all your medications, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, vitamins, minerals, and herbal preparations—certain medicines and how Idrofos works. Especially let your doctor know if you take aspirin, antacids, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

The most common side effects of Idrofos 150 mg are headache, heartburn, muscle pain, back pain, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, flu-like symptoms, and pain in your arms and legs. You may get allergic reactions such as breathing problems, hives, swelling of your face, tongue, or throat, or feeling faint. Inform your doctor if you have side effects that bother you or do not resolve within a few days. These are not possible side effects of Ibandronic acid. For more information, please talk to your doctor. Speak to your doctor for medical advice about side effects.