UK Medicines Information
Fosavance (alendronic acid and colecalciferol) Tablets
Information type:
Drug prescribing
Source:
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd
Specialities:
Ear, nose and throat disorders | Musculo-skeletal disorders
Summary
Updated in line with recent MHRA and PRAC recommendations with respect to reports of osteonecrosis of the external auditory canal (OEAC). The possibility of OEAC should be considered in patients on bisphosphonates who present with ear symptoms including chronic ear infections.
UKMi comment
Links to the MHRA alert and PRAC recommendations are provided below
Related links:
MHRA 2015
PRAC Sept 2015