Actonel with Calcium and TRUEplus

• Generic Name: calcium carbonate / risedronate
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Actonel with Calcium, Actonel and Calcium

Actonel with Calcium (risedronate and calcium) is packaged as two separate medicines: 4 Actonel tablets and 24 calcium tablets. Risedronate is in the group of medicines called bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Risedronate slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which may prevent bone fractise.

Calcium is a mineral that is needed for many functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance.

Actonel is used to treat or prevent postmenopausal and steroid-induced osteoporosis. Actonel is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone.

Calcium carbonate is used to prevent and to treat calcium deficiencies.

Actonel with Calcium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: glucose
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dex4, Insta-Glucose, Relion Grape, TRUEplus, Trutol Fruit Punch, BD Glucose, Dextrose, Rematex, Ziks Arthritis Pain Relief

TRUEplus is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), most often in people with diabetes mellitus. TRUEplus works by quickly increasing the amount of glucose in your blood.

TRUEplus is also used to provide carbohydrate calories to a person who cannot eat because of illness, trauma, or other medical condition. This medicine is sometimes given to people who are sick from drinking too much alcohol.

TRUEplus may also be used to treat hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in your blood).

TRUEplus may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.