Common Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Headache, Heartburn, Difficulty in swallowing.

Expert advice for Fossical Tablet
Take Fossical in the morning on an empty stomach with water. Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after taking Fossical. Maintain an upright posture for 30 minutes after taking Fossical. Inform your doctor if you experience pain in jaw, throat, chest, abdomen, hips or thighs. Inform your doctor if you are about to undergo any major dental procedures, as Fossical may need to be discontinued temporarily.

Q. Is Fossical a generic drug?
Yes, Fossical is available as generic drug

Q. Is Fossical safe?
Residronate is safe, if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Does Fossical cause weight gain?
No clinically observable effect on weight has been reported for Fossical

Q. What is Fossical sodium?
Fossical belongs to a class of medication called as bisphosphonates. It acts by slowing bone breakdown process, increasing bone density (thickness), and decreasing the amount of calcium released from the bones into the blood

Q. How does Fossical work?
Fossical works by slowing bone breakdown process, increasing bone density (thickness), and decreasing the amount of calcium released from the bones into the blood.

Q. What is Fossical prescribed for?
Fossical is prescribed for treatment of Paget’s disease and osteoporosis in men and post-menopausal women.