Didronel and Food
Result of checking the interaction of Didronel and Food for safety when used together.
When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug interaction with food or lifestyle.
Consumer:Food, especially calcium-containing food such as dairy products, significantly decreases the absorption of etidronate. For at least the first 2 hours after taking etidronate, do not eat or drink anything other than plain water, and do not take any other medicines including vitamins or mineral supplements which are high in metals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, or aluminum. Use only plain water (not mineral water) when taking etidronate tablets.
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food, especially calcium-containing food such as dairy products, significantly decreases the bioavailability of oral etidronate.
MANAGEMENT: Oral etidronate should be administered on an empty stomach and no other food or drink should be taken within least 2 hours of administration.
- "Product Information. Didronel Tablets (etidronate)." Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals, Cincinnati, OH.
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
Generic Name: etidronate
Brand Name: Didronel, Didronel IV.
Synonyms: n.a.