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RISOFOS 150MG TABLET, Pack of 1 TABLET
RISOFOS 150MG TABLET, Pack of 1 TABLET
Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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Composition :

RISEDRONIC ACID-150MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About RISOFOS 150MG TABLET

RISOFOS 150MG TABLET belongs to the class of medicines called bisphosphonates used to treat or prevent osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) caused by menopause or taking steroids for a long time. Also, RISOFOS 150MG TABLET is used to treat Paget’s disease of bone. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens and thins bones by decreasing bone density, common in post-menopausal women.  As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break.

RISOFOS 150MG TABLET contains Risedronic acid that works by binding to the bone tightly and preventing the removal of calcium by osteoclasts (a type of bone cell that destroys bone tissue). This prevents osteoclasts from breaking down the bone and keeps the bones strong and minimizes the risk of bones breaking.

Take RISOFOS 150MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take RISOFOS 150MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience headache, nausea, indigestion, stomach pain, cramps or discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, pain in the muscles, joints, or bones, feeling of fullness or bloating. Most of these side effects of RISOFOS 150MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to RISOFOS 150MG TABLET, any sugars, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking RISOFOS 150MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. RISOFOS 150MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Avoid taking RISOFOS 150MG TABLET if you have hypocalcemia (low calcium levels in the blood) and severe kidney problems. Avoid drinking alcohol as heavy drinking may also cause bone loss. Avoid smoking as it may decrease bone mineral density and increase the risk of fractures. RISOFOS 150MG TABLET may cause osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) in some patients. Therefore, if you experience any problems with teeth or mouth such as loose teeth, swelling or pain, non-healing of sores, or discharge, consult your doctor and dentist as these might be signs of osteonecrosis of the jaw.

Uses of RISOFOS 150MG TABLET

Osteoporosis, Paget’s disease of the bone

Directions for Use

Take RISOFOS 150MG TABLET on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before food or 2 hours after food as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water while in an upright position to prevent heartburn. Do not break, crush or chew it. Do not lie down for half an hour after taking RISOFOS 150MG TABLET. Avoid taking RISOFOS 150MG TABLET with milk as it contains calcium and reduces the effect of RISOFOS 150MG TABLET.

Medicinal Benefits

Risedronate (risedronate sodium) helps your bones stay as strong as possible. RISOFOS 150MG TABLET is used to treat osteoporosis and Paget’s disease. In osteoporosis, risedronate slows down the cells that break down bone. This maintains bone density and makes your bones stronger and less likely to break. In Paget's disease of bone, risedronate reduces the abnormal bone turnover that this condition causes. This helps to reduce deformity and pain and makes your bones stronger and less likely to break.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Risofos 150mg Tablet
Managing back pain as a side effect of medication requires a combination of self-care techniques, lifestyle modifications, and medical interventions. Here are the steps:
  • Talk to your doctor about your back pain and potential medication substitutes or dose changes.
  • Try yoga or Pilates and other mild stretching exercises to increase flexibility and strengthen your back muscles.
  • To lessen the tension on your back, sit and stand upright and maintain proper posture.
  • To alleviate discomfort and minimize inflammation, apply heat or cold packs to the afflicted area.
  • Under your doctor's supervision, think about taking over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
  • Make ergonomic adjustments to your workspace and daily activities to reduce strain on your back.
  • To handle tension that could make back pain worse, try stress-reduction methods like deep breathing or meditation.
  • Use pillows and a supportive mattress to keep your spine in the right posture as you sleep.
  • Back discomfort can worsen by bending, twisting, and heavy lifting.
  • Speak with a physical therapist to create a customized training regimen to increase back strength and flexibility.
Here are the steps to manage Joint Pain caused by medication usage:
  • Please inform your doctor about joint pain symptoms, as they may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Your doctor may prescribe common pain relievers if necessary to treat joint discomfort.
  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key to relieving joint discomfort. Regular exercise, such as low-impact sports like walking, cycling, or swimming, should be combined with a well-balanced diet. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night to assist your body in repairing and rebuilding tissue.
  • Applying heat or cold packs to the affected joint can help reduce pain and inflammation.
  • Please track when joint pain occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • If your joint pain is severe or prolonged, consult a doctor to rule out any underlying disorders that may require treatment.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
Here are the steps to manage angioedema (Swelling Under The Skin) as a side effect of medication:
  • If you experience angioedema, inform your doctor immediately. Treatment can help keep the swelling under control.
  • Seek medical attention if symptoms are severe, such as difficulty breathing or swallowing.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions to manage symptoms, which may include stopping or adjusting the medication that triggered angioedema.
  • Your doctor may also recommend antihistamines, steroids, or other treatments to reduce swelling and inflammation.
  • Make dietary and lifestyle changes as recommended, such as avoiding trigger foods or reducing stress.
  • Monitor your condition closely and track your symptoms to report them to your doctor.
  • Consult your doctor again if symptoms worsen or do not improve or if you experience any new or concerning symptoms.
  • See a doctor or dermatologist to identify and stop the medicine responsible for causing the problem.
  • Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics, steroid creams, or immune system-targeting medications to heal your skin, manage symptoms, and prevent new blisters.
  • Follow your doctor’s advice on how to care for blisters.
  • Limit activities if necessary, as blisters on your hands or feet may affect your mobility.
  • Try not to scratch the affected area and avoid exposure to excessive heat and sun.
  • Wear loose, cotton clothing to avoid irritation of your skin.
  • If you have blisters in your mouth, stick to softer foods and avoid crunchy ones.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to RISOFOS 150MG TABLET,  or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking RISOFOS 150MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. RISOFOS 150MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Avoid taking RISOFOS 150MG TABLET if you have hypocalcaemia (low calcium levels in the blood) and severe kidney problems. Avoid drinking alcohol as heavy drinking may also cause bone loss. If you have parathyroid hormone abnormalities, lack of vitamin D, swelling, numbness or pain in the jaw, loose tooth, heavy jaw feeling or had  Barrett’s oesophagus (abnormal change in the cells lining the lower oesophagus), inform your doctor before taking RISOFOS 150MG TABLET. Avoid smoking as it may decrease bone mineral density and increase the risk of fractures. RISOFOS 150MG TABLET may cause osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) in some patients. Therefore, if you experience any problems with teeth or mouth such as loose teeth, swelling or pain, non-healing of sores or discharge, consult your doctor and dentist as these might be signs of osteonecrosis of the jaw. Your doctor may prescribe calcium and vitamin D supplements if you do not take sufficient from your diet.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Risedronic acidNizatidine
Severe
Risedronic acidIbuprofen
Severe

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Risedronic acidNizatidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Risofos 150mg Tablet:
Taking Risofos 150mg Tablet with nizatidine can increase the blood levels of Risofos 150mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Risofos 150mg Tablet and Nizatidine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Risedronic acidIbuprofen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Risofos 150mg Tablet:
Taking Risofos 150mg Tablet with ibuprofen can increase the risk of developing kidney problems, gastrointestinal bleeding, and ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Risofos 150mg Tablet and Ibuprofen can lead to an interaction but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, and/or black, tarry stools. Do not discotinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Risedronic acidCimetidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Risofos 150mg Tablet:
Taking Risofos 150mg Tablet with Cimetidine can increase the blood levels of Risofos 150mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Risofos 150mg Tablet and Cimetidine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Risedronic acidDeferasirox
Severe
How does the drug interact with Risofos 150mg Tablet:
Taking Risofos 150mg Tablet (oral form) with Deferasirox can increase the risk of bleeding and ulcers in the stomach.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Risofos 150mg Tablet with Deferasirox together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of hunger, or black, tarry stools. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Risedronic acidFamotidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Risofos 150mg Tablet:
Taking Famotidine with Risofos 150mg Tablet can increase the blood levels of Risofos 150mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Risofos 150mg Tablet and Famotidine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Risedronic acidEtelcalcetide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Risofos 150mg Tablet:
Taking Etelcalcetide with Risofos 150mg Tablet may decrease calcium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Risofos 150mg Tablet with Etelcalcetide can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as numbness or tingling around the mouth, muscle pain, fits, mental changes (irritability, depression, psychosis), increased pressure on the brain, and irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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RISEDRONIC ACID-150MGVitamin B complex foods, Vitamin B12 rich foods
Moderate

Drug-Food Interactions

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RISEDRONIC ACID-150MGVitamin B complex foods, Vitamin B12 rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Avocado, Beetroot, Cereals, Cheese, Chicken, Black Beans, Eggs, Clams, Chickpea, Whole Grains, Shellfish, Spinach, Salmon, Red Meat, Oysters, Potatoes, Kidney Beans, Mackerel, Milk, Kale, Tuna, Yogurt, Liver, Low-Fat Milk, Trout, Fortified Breakfast Cereal, Fish, Beef

How to manage the interaction:
Products containing magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, and/or other minerals may decrease the blood levels of Risofos 150mg Tablet. If you are on multivitamins, and prescribed with Risofos 150mg Tablet, inform the doctor.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy (Chinese white cabbage), spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
  • Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
  • Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

BONE ENHANCERS

Author Details

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Written By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Bayyarapu Mahesh KumarDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:35 AM IST

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

RISOFOS 150MG TABLET contains Risedronic acid used to treat osteoporosis and Paget’s disease. In osteoporosis, risedronate slows down the cells that break down bone. This maintains bone density and makes your bones stronger and less likely to break. In Paget's disease of bone, risedronate reduces the abnormal bone turnover that this condition causes. This helps to reduce deformity and pain and makes your bones stronger and less likely to break.

You are not recommended to take RISOFOS 150MG TABLET if you have hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the blood) as it may worsen the condition. However, the levels of calcium and vitamin D may be checked before starting treatment with RISOFOS 150MG TABLET.

RISOFOS 150MG TABLET may cause osteonecrosis (bone damage) of the jaw. Therefore, to prevent such condition, maintain good oral hygiene and have regular dental check-ups while taking RISOFOS 150MG TABLET. Also, is you wear dentures, make sure they fit properly. However, if you experience any problems with teeth or mouth such as loose teeth, swelling or pain, non-healing of sores or discharge, consult your doctor and dentist as these might be signs of osteonecrosis of the jaw.

You are not recommended to take RISOFOS 150MG TABLET with milk as it contains calcium and may reduce the effect of RISOFOS 150MG TABLET. Therefore, take RISOFOS 150MG TABLET with a glass of water 30 minutes before food for effective results.

You are not recommended to take RISOFOS 150MG TABLET with antacids containing magnesium and aluminium as co-administration of these two medicines at the same time may reduce the effectiveness of RISOFOS 150MG TABLET. You may take antacids, calcium or iron supplements after 30 minutes of taking RISOFOS 150MG TABLET. However, please consult a doctor before taking RISOFOS 150MG TABLET with other medicines.

RISOFOS 150MG TABLET may rarely cause unusual fracture of the thigh bone, especially in patients taking RISOFOS 150MG TABLET for a prolonged duration. However, if you experience weakness, pain or discomfort in the thigh, groin or hip, please consult a doctor as these might be early signs of a possible thigh bone fracture.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CALCIUM
  • IRON
  • MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
  • ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE

Special Advise

You are advised to inform your dentist that you are taking RISOFOS 150MG TABLET before undergoing any dental surgery.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens and thins bones by decreasing bone density.  As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break. Post-menopausal women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men because, at menopause, women’s ovaries stop producing oestrogen (a female hormone) that is essential to keep bones healthy. Following menopause, bone loss occurs, making bones weak and more likely to break. Also, long term use of steroids may affect bone strength and cause osteoporosis in both men and women. Signs and symptoms include back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra, loss of height over time, a stooped posture, a bone that breaks much more easily than expected.

Paget’s bone disease: In Paget’s disease, bone remodelling (removal of old bone and replacement with new bone material) is too quick, and new bone is formed in a disordered manner making it weaker than normal. If left untreated, the bone may become deformed, painful and break.

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