STRONAT SACHETS 4GM belongs to the class of non-hormonal medication. It is used to treat severe osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) in post-menopausal women and adult men at high risk of fracture, for whom other alternative treatments are not possible. 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.

STRONAT SACHETS 4GM containing the active substance Strontium Ranelate. It works by reducing bone breakdown and stimulating the rebuilding of bone and, therefore, reduces the risk of fracture.

Take STRONAT SACHETS 4GM as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take STRONAT SACHETS 4GM based on your medical condition. Some people may experience feeling or being unwell, diarrhoea, headache, skin irritation, memory troubles, and temporary loss of consciousness. Most of these side effects of STRONAT SACHETS 4GM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

STRONAT SACHETS 4GM is only intended for use in post-menopausal women. So, it is recommended not to use it in pregnant or breastfeeding women. STRONAT SACHETS 4GM is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert, as STRONAT SACHETS 4GM may cause temporary loss of consciousness. It is recommended not to use STRONAT SACHETS 4GM if you are allergic to strontium ranelate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine or if have or have had a blood clot, immobilised permanently, have or have had ischaemic heart disease, or cerebrovascular disease, problems with your blood circulation, have had surgery on the arteries of your legs, and high blood pressure not controlled by treatment.

STRONAT SACHETS 4GM contains the active ingredient strontium ranelate. It is used to treat severe osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and adult men who are at high risk of fracture and have no other treatment options. Strontium ranelate lowers the risk of fracture at the spine and hip in postmenopausal women. It reduces bone breakdown and stabilises bone rebuilding, lowering the fracture risk.

• Feeling or being unwell

• Diarrhoea

• Headache

• Skin irritation

• Memory troubles

• Temporary loss of consciousness

• Angioedema (such as swollen face, tongue or throat, difficulty in breathing or swallowing)

• Bone, limb, muscle and/or joint pain

• Muscle cramps

Before taking the STRONAT SACHETS 4GM, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and medications you are using. Do not take STRONAT SACHETS 4GM if you are allergic to any components present in STRONAT SACHETS 4GM or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or smoking, or if you are at risk of blood clots, or if you have severe kidney disease, speak with your doctor before taking STRONAT SACHETS 4GM. Your doctor will check the condition of your heart and blood vessels on a regular basis, usually every 6 to 12 months, for the duration of your treatment with STRONAT SACHETS 4GM.

Drug-Drug Interactions: STRONAT SACHETS 4GM may interact with oral antibiotics (e.g. tetracycline), and medicinal products containing calcium may reduce the bioavailability of strontium ranelate. So, the administration of STRONAT SACHETS 4GM and such products should be separated by at least two hours.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have had a blood clot, ischaemic heart disease, or cerebrovascular disease, problems with your blood circulation, have had surgery on the arteries of your legs, immobilised permanently, and high blood pressure not controlled by treatment.

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• It is recommended to consume calcium and vitamin D in diet to strengthen bones and avoid everyday osteoporosis dangers.

• A post-menopausal woman should limit salt intake as it can pose a high risk of losing more bone minerals than other women of the same age.

• Regular exercise, like weight-bearing exercises, is important for maintaining bone health.

• Calcium is important for making bones strong. Vitamin D is equally important, which helps ensure calcium absorption and retention in bones, so take food high in calcium and vitamins.

• Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.

• Your doctor may check the condition of your heart and blood vessels on a regular basis, usually every 6 to 12 months, for the duration of your treatment with STRONAT SACHETS 4GM.

Osteoporosis: “Osteo” means bone, and “porosis” means something with holes in it, like a sponge. Therefore, osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become more porous, gradually making them weaker, more brittle and more likely to break.