Can one take Etidronate Disodium and Calcium Carbonate on the same day as one in the morning and the other in the evening?

Question

Hi,

Can Co Etidrocal- Etidronate disodium 14 days course & Calcium Carbonate 75 days after Etidisodium be taken on the same day, one in the morning and other in the evening?

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I assume, you are taking both these drugs for osteoporosis.
- I usually do not prefer to use Etidronate as it has to be taken daily.
  - And there is nothing like 14 days course. We have better options, to be taken once a month only.
    - However coming to your query, I do not find any problem in taking both of them same day.
      - But in this case, gastritis may be a little more.
        
        I always prefer to add vitamin D3 with the calcium, because if Vitamin D3 levels are low, there would not be much effective absorption of calcium.
        
        I hope I was able to solve your query. Kindly discuss with your doctor and re-consider your prescription.
        
        Consult an orthopaedician online.