SKELID

Drug Name: SKELID

SKELID DESCRIPTION:
TILUDRONATE - ORAL (till-EW-dro-nate)

COMMON SKELID BRAND NAME(S):
Skelid

SKELID SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, diarrhea, or stomach pain may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Report promptly: headache, sinus congestion, back pain. Unlikely but report promptly: chest pain, ankle swelling, numbness or unusual sensations, dizziness, fainting, coughing, vomiting, joint pain, rash, vision/eye problems. Very unlikely but report promptly: difficulty or pain on swallowing, black/tarry stools. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE SKELID:
SKELID: Take by mouth with a full glass (8 ounces) of plain water only. The usual dose is two tablets (400mg) daily for 3 months, or as directed. Food, calcium supplements, aspirin and indomethacin should not be taken within 2 hours before or 2 hours after SKELID. Aluminum or magnesium containing antacids should be taken at least 2 hours after taking SKELID. It is important to maintain adequate vitamin D and calcium intake.

SKELID USES:
SKELID is used to treat a bone condition called Paget's Disease.

OTHER USES OF SKELID:
SKELID may also be used for other bone problems such as brittle bones (osteoporosis).

SKELID PRECAUTIONS:
Before using SKELID, tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies (especially drug allergies), high blood pressure, kidney disease, history of intestinal (esophagus or stomach) ulcers. Limit alcohol intake as it may increase certain side effects of SKELID. Since SKELID may cause dizziness, use caution if operating machinery or performing hazardous tasks (e.g., driving). SKELID should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether SKELID is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

SKELID DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially: calcium supplements, aluminum or magnesium containing antacids, aspirin, indomethacin. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

SKELID OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

SKELID NOTES:
Do not share SKELID with others. Laboratory tests may be taken to monitor side effects.

MISSED SKELID DOSE:
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

SKELID STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Tablets should not be removed from the foil strips until they are to be used.