Alendronic acid/colecalciferol, sold under the brand name Fosamax Plus D among others, is a medication for the treatment of osteoporosis in men or in postmenopausal women.[3][2][4][6]
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Alendronic acid | Bisphosphonate |
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Trade names | Fosamax Plus D, Fosavance, Adrovance, others |
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Routes of administration | By mouth |
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Alendronic acid/colecalciferol was approved for use in the United States and in the European Union in 2005.[7][5]