Recommended ForThis combination medication is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets
Dosageonce a day, or once every other day, in the morning.
How calcitriol + calcium carbonate + zinc + risedronate works
This is a combination of four medicines:
Calcitriol, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc and Risedronate which treat osteoporosis.
Calcitriol is a form of vitamin D which helps your body effectively absorb Calcium Carbonate and additionally supports the muscles needed to avoid falls.
Calcium Carbonate and Zinc are minerals which help build and maintain bones. Risedronate is a bisphosphonate which works by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause destruction of bone. This strengthens the bone and minimizes the risk of fractures.