Alendronate
Sold as Fosamax once weekly, Alovell ( )
(4-Amino-1-hydroxy-1-phosphonobutyl)phosphonic acid
Drag to rotate. Structure from PubChem CID 2088.
Background
Registration
- Applicants
- 2
- Registrations
- 2
Applicants and registrations
| Applicant | Brands | Dosages | Registrations | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organon South Africa (Pty) Ltd | Fosamax once weekly | 70 mg | 350371 | Not determined | None |
| Gulf Drug Company (Pty) LtdCancelled | Alovell ( ) | (tablet) | 410408 | Not determined | None |
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fosamax once weekly 70 MG EACH TABLET CONTAINS ALENDRONATE SODIUM EQUIVALENT TO ALENDRONATE 70,0 mg | 70 mg | 35037135/3.2/0371 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Alovell (tablet) EACH TABLET CONTAINS ALENDRONATE SODIUM EQUIVALENT TO ALENDRONATE 10,0 mg | (Tablet) | 41040841/3.2/0408 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
Regulatory status
This product is still scheduled by law even when this site could not determine which tier it falls under. The label carries the S number in a square border; ask a pharmacist if you need to know its schedule.
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
SAHPRA has not published a professional information or patient information leaflet for this product.