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The Oxfordshire Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Service The Oxfordshire 01865 227647 Osteoporosis and

The Fracture Prevention Service Metabolic Bone 01865 227647 Service

National Osteoporosis Society Website: www.nos.org.uk Help line: 0845 450 0230 Strontium Database of patient experiences of different health conditions www.dipex.org Ranelate

For further patient information on (Protelos) drugs http://emc.medicines.org.uk www.patient.co.uk Drug Information Leaflet National Electronic Library for Contact Details Health www.library.nhs.uk The Oxfordshire Osteoporosis Service Dept of Metabolic Bone Disease Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre The National Osteoporosis Windmill Road Society Patient Information Headington sheets and booklets Family Oxford Doctor Series (BMA) Phone: 01865 227647 www.noc.nhs.uk www.nhs.uk

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Strontium Ranelate is a drug used Disperse the contents of the Nausea and diarrhoea may occur at for the treatment of osteoporosis. sachet in a glass of water. If the beginning of treatment, but these powder remains in the bottom of only last a short period of time and You will have been prescribed the glass add more water. usually get better. Strontium Ranelate to reduce the risk of fracture. If you have already Take once a day at bedtime, at There is a slight, but rare, increased experienced a fracture then the aim least 2 hours after taking food and risk of deep vein thrombosis (blood is to increase bone strength and milk containing drinks. You do not clots in the leg). People who have reduce the risk of further and more need to sit upright once you have experienced these in the past may serious fractures. taken Strontium Ranelate. be advised not to take Strontium Ranelate. If you develop swelling of Strontium Ranelate works by The absorption of the drug is the leg please consult your GP. slowing down the breakdown of affected by food and drink in the bone and stimulating the formation stomach. Eat and drink nothing Important : if a rash occurs, stop of new bone. (except water) for a further 2 taking Strontium Ranelate hours. immediately and speak to your GP It reduces the risk of fractures in the as soon as possible. spine and hip. Ensure calcium and vitamin D tablets are taken at least 2 hours If you stop taking Strontium before the Strontium Ranelate. Ranelate, please consult your GP so an alternative therapy can be Painkillers and sleeping tablets considered. should not affect Strontium Ranelate, but consult your GP or Pharmacist with any concerns.

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