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Does Actonel contain risedronate sodium?

ACTONEL contains the medicinal ingredient risedronate sodium. Risedronate sodium belongs to a class of non-hormonal drugs called bisphosphonates. Bisphosphonates are similar to a molecule naturally made in your body that breaks down bone tissue. ACTONEL binds to the receptors in your body to prevent the bone from breaking down.

What is the risedronate sodium delayed-release leaflet?

Risedronate Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets This leaflet is Part III of a three-part “Product Monograph” published for ACTONEL and ACTONEL DR. It is designed specifically for Consumers. This leaflet is a summary and will not tell you everything about ACTONEL or ACTONEL DR. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about the drug.

What is Actonel Dr & Actonel Dr?

What it does: ACTONEL and ACTONEL DR is a bisphosphonate drug that helps to slow bone loss. In many people, ACTONEL and ACTONEL DR help to increase bone density. In osteoporosis, the body removes more bone than it replaces. This causes bones to get weaker and more likely to break or fracture (usually at the spine, wrist or hip).

What dosage form does Actonel come in?

What dosage form it comes in: ACTONEL film-coated tablets: Each ACTONEL tablet contains risedronate sodium 5 mg (yellow), 30 mg (white), 35 mg (orange), 75 mg (pink) or 150 mg (blue). ACTONEL DR tablets: Each yellow, enteric coated ACTONEL DR tablet contains risedronate sodium 35 mg.