Usual Adult Dose for Osteoporosis:
Oral:
150 mg orally once a month on the same day each month
IV Injection:
3 mg by IV injection over 15 to 30 seconds every three months.
Comments:
-The IV injection should not be administered more frequently than once every 3 months.
-Obtain serum creatinine prior administration of each IV injection.
-Perform a routine oral examination prior administration of IV injection
Uses: Treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, to increase bone mineral density (BMD) and to reduce the incidence of vertebral fractures
Usual Adult Dose for Prevention of Osteoporosis:
Oral:
150 mg orally once a month on the same day each month
IV Injection:
3 mg by IV injection over 15 to 30 seconds every three months.
Comments:
-The IV injection should not be administered more frequently than once every 3 months.
-Obtain serum creatinine prior administration of each IV injection.
-Perform a routine oral examination prior administration of IV injection
Uses: Treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, to increase bone mineral density (BMD) and to reduce the incidence of vertebral fractures
 Detailed Boniva dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Boniva tablets: If you forget to take a tablet first thing in the morning on your scheduled day, do not take it later in the day. Wait until the next morning to take the missed dose. Then return to your regular monthly schedule on your chosen dose day. If your next scheduled dose is less than 7 days away, wait until then and skip the missed dose. Do not take two (2) doses in one week.
Boniva injections: Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your injection.
What happens if I overdose?
For Boniva tablets: Drink a full glass of milk and seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Do not make yourself vomit and do not lie down.
Since the injections are given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.
