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Fosteum Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Genistein (as aglycone) 27mg, citrated zinc (as bisglycinate) 20mg, cholecalciferol (Vit.D3) 200IU; caps; lactose-, gluten-free; contains soy.
How Supplied
Caps—60
Manufacturer
Fosteum Indications
Indications
Dietary management of osteopenia and osteoporosis.
Fosteum Dosage and Administration
Adult
1 cap twice daily; supplement with calcium and Vit.D3 as needed.
Children
Not recommended.
Fosteum Contraindications
Contraindications
History of breast or reproductive organ cancer. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Fosteum Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Fosteum Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Not for treatment of Vit.D deficiency. Women who have 1st degree female relative with history of breast or reproductive cancer. Women capable of becoming pregnant (use adequate contraception). Males: not recommended. Severe hepatic or renal impairment. Conditions associated with overproduction of calcitriol (eg, leukemia, lymphoma, sarcoidosis) or signs/symptoms of Vit.D toxicity; monitor urine and serum calcium. Long-term supplementation or high-doses of zinc-containing products: monitor zinc and copper levels. GI malabsorption; may need higher Vit.D3 doses (monitor). Ensure adequate calcium and Vit.D3 intake.
Fosteum Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Fosteum Interactions
Interactions
Concomitant HRT, SERMs: not recommended. Vit.D3 absorption may be decreased by bile acid sequestrants, mineral oil, orlistat, olestra. Cimetidine, thiazides, anticonvulsants may increase Vit.D3 catabolism.
Fosteum Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Abdominal and epigastric pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, constipation.
Fosteum Clinical Trials
See Literature
Fosteum Note
Not Applicable
Fosteum Patient Counseling
See Literature
