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What you should know about OSSOPANs 800 microcrystalline hydroxyapatite compound IMCHC)
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Please read this carefully before you start to take your medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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The name of your medicine is Ossopan 800. It contains microcrystalline hydroxyapatite compound. It is used to provide calcium and phosphorus (which are essential for healthy bones) in conditions such as osteoporosis.
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Things to remember about Ossopan
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1. Before taking your medicine read the back of this leaflet.
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2. Take your medicine as directed by your doctor.
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3. You may need to take this medicine for many months before you begin to gain the benefit.
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4. Swallow the tablets whole then take a long drink to make sure they go down.
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You will find more about Ossopan on the back of this leaflet.
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BEFORE TAKING YOUR MEDICINE 
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If you can answer YES to either of the following questions tell your doctor. He may need to give you special instructions.
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Have you ever had kidney or bladder stones?
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Are you paralysed or permanently bedridden?
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TAKING YOUR MEDICINE 
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Take your tablets as directed by your doctor, usually with or before meals.
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Swallow the tablets whole then take a long drink (at least half a tumblerful} to make sure they go down.
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If you forget to take a dose at the correct time take it as soon as you remember then go on as before.
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Keep taking your tablets until your doctor tells you to stop. It may be many months before you start to gain the benefit.
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STORING YOUR MEDICINE 
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Keep your tablets in a safe place where children cannot reach them.
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If your doctor decides to stop treatment, return any leftover tablets to the pharmacist. Only keep them if your doctor tells you to.
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WHAT'S IN YOUR MEDICINE 
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Ossopan tablets are pale buff coloured and contain 830mg microcrystalline hydroxyapatite compound providing 178mg calcium and 83mg phosphorus.
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Ossopan tablets do not contain gluten, tartrazine or sucrose (sugar).
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This leaflet provides a summary of the information available on your medicine. For further information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
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STORE IN A DRY PLACE THIS LEAFLET APPLIES TO OSSOPAN 
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Ulof ONLY
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REMEMBER: This medicine is for YOU. Never give it to someone else even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
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This leaflet has been produced in accordance with guidelines issued by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry.
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The product licence for Ossopan 800 tablets is held by Robapharm AG. 174 St Albanrheinweg CH-4006 Basle Switzerland Sanofi Winthrop Ltd One Onslow Street Guildford Surrey GU1 4YS Sanofi Winthrop Ireland Ltd Pottery Road Dun Laoghaire Ireland <FIGURE></FIGURE>
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