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Skelid - Tiludronate - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

Take by mouth with a full glass (6-8 oz or 180-240 ml) of plain water unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
The usual dose is two tablets (400mg) daily for 3 months, or as directed.
Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking this medication.
Food, calcium supplements, aspirin and indomethacin should not be taken within 2 hours before or 2 hours after this medication.
Aluminum or magnesium containing antacids should be taken at least 2 hours after taking this medication.
It is important to maintain adequate vitamin D and calcium intake.

This medication may also be used for other bone problems such as brittle bones (osteoporosis).

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include muscle pain or cramps.

Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Tablets should not be removed from the foil strips until they are to be used.

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially.