Bone Health
This category covers medicines that strengthen bone and correct calcium or vitamin D shortfalls, mainly to prevent fractures in osteoporosis. Treatment is usually long term and combines a bone-protecting medicine with correction of the calcium and vitamin D that support it.
Medicines in the Bone Health category
Raloxifene Tablets
60mg
Raloxifene 60mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of osteoporosis. A SERM that acts like oestrogen on bone but not on breast tissue.
Calcium Carbonate Tablets
500mg
Calcium carbonate 500mg tablets, used for calcium deficiency and osteoporosis. A source of elemental calcium for bone and muscle function.
Key points
- The aim is fracture prevention, which is why treatment continues without any obvious day-to-day effect.
- Bisphosphonates slow bone loss, while vitamin D and calcium correct the shortfalls that undermine it.
- How a bisphosphonate is taken, upright and away from food, changes how much is absorbed.
Classes and ingredients in this category
- Bisphosphonates such as alendronic acid slow bone loss.
- Vitamin D forms like alfacalcidol and calcitriol support calcium balance.
- Calcium supplements such as calcium carbonate.
Conditions it covers
These medicines are used for osteoporosis, osteomalacia and hypocalcaemia. Bone density, fracture history and calcium status decide the regimen, which is reviewed rather than continued indefinitely.
Further reading
FAQ
Which bone health medicines are available on AU Chemist?
AU Chemist lists 7 bone health medicines. They contain 6 different active ingredients, including alfacalcidol, alendronic acid and raloxifene. Examples include Fosamax and Raloxifene Tablets.
What are bone health medicines used for?
The bone health medicines on AU Chemist are used for osteoporosis, osteomalacia, hypocalcaemia, rickets and hypoparathyroidism. Each product page lists the conditions for that medicine.
What forms do bone health medicines come in?
Mostly as tablets and capsules. The forms and strengths are listed on each product page.
How do I choose between the bone health medicines on AU Chemist?
Start with the active ingredient: there are 6 different ones in this range. Products that share an ingredient contain the same medicine. Compare their strength, form and price per unit. Each product page's details table lists uses, onset, side effects and interactions. If you take other medicines, are pregnant or have a long-term condition, check with a doctor or pharmacist first.
Will I receive branded or generic bone health medicines?
A branded generic or a generic: AU Chemist supplies branded generics and generics only. Names such as Fosamax and Rocaltrol identify the medicine; you receive a generic with the same active ingredient and dose. The exact brand depends on stock.
What you will receive →How are bone health medicines priced?
It depends on the medicine, strength and pack size. Each product page shows the price per unit for every option, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs usually cost less per unit.
Payment and discounts →Can I order bone health medicines online in Australia?
Choose a product, strength and pack on AU Chemist, then check out. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Australia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
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