How to Take Fosteum

You should take Fosteum twice each day, approximately 12 hours apart or as directed by your doctor. You can take Fosteum with or without food whichever you prefer. You can take it with any beverage you like, even grapefruit juice or coffee. You do not have to sit or stand after taking Fosteum. You may take Fosteum and lie down immediately if you wish.

It may be easiest to take Fosteum when you take your calcium and vitamin D supplement. The recommended daily intake of calcium and vitamin D is listed in the chart below, or take the amount directed by your doctor.

Adult Age	Calcium	Vitamin D
19-50	1000 mg	200 IU
51-70	1200 mg	400 IU
>70	1200 mg	600 IU

Calcium, with or without vitamin D, should be taken in divided doses during the course of the day to optimize absorption. That makes it ideal to take with Fosteum. FOSTEUM supplies 200 IU vitamin D per capsule for a daily total of 400 IU. The recommended intake of vitamin D for women over 70 is 600 IU/day or take the amount recommended by your doctor.

Caution

Do not take Fosteum if you are allergic to any ingredient in the product. Fosteum is not intended for pediatric patients or for pregnant or nursing women because it has not been tested in these groups. Since no studies have been done in these populations, as a precaution, Fosteum is contraindicated for patients with a history of cancer of the breast or reproductive organs.

Side Effects

A possible positive effect of Fosteum is a reduction in the number and intensity of hot flushes over time.

A small percentage of patients may have nausea or an upset stomach after taking Fosteum. If this should happen, try to take Fosteum with food. This may reduce the likelihood of nausea or upset stomach. Other possible side effects are mild breast tenderness, which usually disappears with time.

Talk to your doctor about Fosteum

Last modified on 07-22-2007