Fosamin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Fosamin Benefits

Fosamin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Fosamin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Fosamin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fosamin is used -

Moderate

Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)

Mild

Headache
Irritability
Weakness
Photophobia
Diarrhoea

Unknown

Hypertension

Fosamin Related Warnings

Is the use of Fosamin safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Fosamin safely.

Safe
Is the use of Fosamin safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Fosamin.

Safe
What is the effect of Fosamin on the Kidneys?

Using Fosamin does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Fosamin on the Liver?

Using Fosamin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Fosamin on the Heart?

Fosamin is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Fosamin with Other Drugs

Fosamin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Cholestyramine

Furosemide

Caffeine

Fosamin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fosamin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Arrhythmia
Dehydration
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

How to use Fosamin?

General precautions for Fosamin

Frequently asked Questions about Fosamin

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Fosamin without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Fosamin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Fosamin safe to use?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Fosamin is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, some side effects are observed if taken in more than the recommended doses and these side effects are constipation, weakness, and headache. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Fosamin a steroid?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Fosamin contains cholecalciferol which is a secosteroid and it acts as a hormone precursor. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of diseases that results from vitamin D deficiency such as rickets. It should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which are used by some bodybuilders, without prescription to build muscle mass.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Fosamin cause weight gain?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Fosamin does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported to cause weight gain by the patients who are taking. It is not a known side effect of this drug. In fact, its long-term use might cause weight loss. It is presumed that it can prevent the formation of fat cells and their storage by increasing the levels of hormone chemical messengers serotonin and testosterone which leads to weight loss. If you experience heavy weight gain after using this drug and you are in doubt that this drug is causing unusual weight gain then discuss with your doctor without further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Fosamin cause hair loss?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, Fosamin does not cause hair loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, research suggests that vitamin D deficiency can lead to hair loss. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.