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Alendronate
Trade Name:
Fosamax
Manufacturer/Distributor:
Merck
Classification:
Bone resorption inhibitor
ATC Class:
M05BA04 Alendronic Acid
Status:
discontinued
Date Marketed in Canada (yyyy/mm/dd):
2011/03
Presentation:
Tablet: 10 mg. DIN: 02201011
Oral solution: 75 mg/75 mL. DIN: 02248625
Comments:
The 10 mg tablet strength is discontinued as of March 2011. There are generic manufacturers. The 75 mg/75 mL oral solution is discontinued as of March 2011. There do not appear to be other manufacturers of the oral solution in Canada.
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