Butrans and Fosamax Plus D

• Generic Name: buprenorphine
• Dosage Forms: patch, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Butrans, Belbuca, Buprenex, Probuphine, Sublocade, Subutex

Butrans skin patches contain buprenorphine, an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Butrans skin patches are used for around-the-clock treatment of moderate to severe chronic pain that is not controlled by other medicines.

Butrans is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.

• Generic Name: alendronate / cholecalciferol
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Fosamax Plus D

Fosamax Plus D contains a combination of alendronate and cholecalciferol. Alendronate is a bisphosphonate medicine that alters bone formation and breakdown in the body. This can slow bone loss and may help prevent bone fractures.

Cholecalciferol is a form of vitamin D, and is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.

Fosamax Plus D is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis.

Fosamax Plus D may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.