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Take one 150 mg tablet once monthly on the same day each month Instruct patient to: Swallow whole tablet with 6 to 8 oz of plain water only, at least 60 minutes before the first food, beverage, or medication of day. Avoid lying down for at least 60 minutes after taking ibandronate sodium tablets. Do not eat, drink (except for water), or take other medication for 60 minutes after taking ibandronate sodium tablets. Take supplemental calcium and vitamin D if dietary intake inadequate

2.1 Dosage Information

The dose of ibandronate sodium tablet is one 150 mg tablet taken once monthly on the same date each month.

2.2 Important

Administration Instructions Instruct Patients to do the following: Take ibandronate sodium tablets at least 60 minutes before the first food or drink (other than water) of the day or before taking any oral medication or supplementation, including calcium, antacids, or vitamins to maximize absorption and clinical benefit, (see DRUG INTERACTIONS [7.1] ). Avoid the use of water with supplements including mineral water because they may have a higher concentration of calcium. Swallow ibandronate sodium tablets whole with a full glass of plain water (6 to 8 oz) while standing or sitting in an upright position to reduce the potential for esophageal irritation. Avoid lying down for 60 minutes after taking ibandronate sodium tablets (see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS [5.1] ). Do not chew or suck the tablet because of a potential for oropharyngeal ulceration. Do not eat, drink anything except plain water, or take other medications for at least 60 minutes after taking ibandronate sodium tablets.

2.3 Recommendations for

Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation Instruct patients to take supplemental calcium and vitamin D if their dietary intake is inadequate. Avoid the use of calcium supplements within 60 minutes of ibandronate sodium administration because co-administration of ibandronate sodium tablets and calcium may interfere with the absorption of ibandronate sodium (see DRUG INTERACTIONS [7.1] ).

2.4 Administration

Instructions for Missed Once-Monthly Doses If the once-monthly dose is missed, instruct patients to do the following: If the next scheduled ibandronate sodium tablet day is more than 7 days away, take one ibandronate sodium 150 mg tablet in the morning following the date that it is remembered. If the next scheduled ibandronate sodium tablets day is only 1 to 7 days away, wait until the subsequent month’s scheduled ibandronate sodium tablet day to take their tablet. For subsequent monthly doses for both of the above scenarios, instruct patients to return to their original schedule by taking one ibandronate sodium 150 mg tablet every month on their previous chosen day.