Stronat Granules
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Product introduction
Stronat Granules is a medicine used in the treatment of osteoporosis. It reduces bone breakdown and makes the bones stronger and lowers the risk of fractures. It treats osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and reduces the risk of bone fractures in men.
Stronat Granules is to be taken with food. You should take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Keep taking it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better.
Some common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, indigestion, constipation, muscle pain, joint pain, and sleeping problems. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys or liver. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before taking the medicine.
Stronat Granules is to be taken with food. You should take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Keep taking it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better.
Some common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, indigestion, constipation, muscle pain, joint pain, and sleeping problems. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys or liver. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before taking the medicine.
Uses of Stronat Granules
Benefits of Stronat Granules
In Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. Stronat Granules keeps the bones strong and healthy and reduces the risk of osteoporosis in women after menopause (end of a woman's menstrual cycles). It also helps maintain bone density and reduces the risk of bone fracture in men. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects of Stronat Granules
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Stronat
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Muscle pain
- Joint pain
- Muscle cramp
- Sleep disorder
How to use Stronat Granules
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Empty the granules in a glass of water/milk, stir it and consume immediately. Stronat Granules is to be taken with food.
How Stronat Granules works
Stronat Granules works by reducing bone breakdown and stimulating rebuilding of bone, therefore, reduces the risk of fracture.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Stronat Granules does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Stronat Granules may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Stronat Granules is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Stronat Granules does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Stronat Granules should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Stronat Granules may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Stronat Granules in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Stronat Granules in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Stronat Granules is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Stronat Granules may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Stronat Granules is used to treat severe osteoporosis in men and in postmenopausal women.
- Empty the sachet, mix well and drink straight away. You should not leave more than 24 hours before you drink it. If for some reason you cannot drink the medicine straight away, make sure you stir it again before drinking.
- It is recommended that you take this medicine at bedtime, preferably at least 2 hours after dinner. You may lie down immediately after taking it if you wish.
- If you take antacids (medicines to relieve heartburn) or medicines containing calcium, you should take them at least 2 hours after taking Stronat Granules to avoid interference.
- Inform your doctor if you have or have had a blood clot, heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, or if you have had surgery on the arteries of your legs.
- Talk to your doctor if you are wheel-chair bound, or confined to bed or if you are to undergo an operation or recovering from an operation. The risk of blood clots in the leg or lungs may be increased in the event of lengthy immobilization.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Tetracarboxylic acid Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Bone resorption & formation stimulator
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Stronat Granules
Once A Day
89%
Once A Week
11%
What are you using Stronat Granules for?
Post menopaus*
100%
*Post menopausal osteoporosis
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Stronat Granules?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Stronat Granules?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Stronat Granules on price
Expensive
67%
Average
33%
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Marketer details
Name: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.
Country of origin: India
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