Ibandronic acid

(Bonviva®, Ibandronic acid)

Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Ibandronic acid
Usual formulation brand names
Bonviva®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes - some
Modified release
No
Film coated
Yes - some
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
3mg/ml injection; 2mg/2ml, 6mg/6ml infusion
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
n/a
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
n/a
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Administer as parenteral injection if appropriate.
Notes
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