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How to Take BONIVA Tablets

To start taking your once-monthly BONIVA 150-mg Tablet as instructed by your healthcare provider, choose a day of the month that you will remember and that best fits your schedule. Then follow these steps:

  • Take BONIVA first thing in the morning.
  • Wait at least 1 hour (60 minutes) before eating or drinking anything except plain water.
  • Swallow BONIVA whole (do not chew or suck) with at least 6 to 8 ounces (1 cup) of plain water.
  • Do not take BONIVA with mineral water, sparkling water, coffee, tea, milk, or juice.
  • Avoid taking any other oral medicine, including calcium, antacids, or vitamins, for at least 60 minutes after taking BONIVA.
  • Avoid lying down for at least 60 minutes after taking BONIVA to help decrease the risk of problems in the esophagus and stomach.

If you prefer a different dosing option, BONIVA Injection may be right for you.

Your once-monthly BONIVA Day presents the perfect opportunity to catch up on some "me time." Consider some of these simple activities.


What to do if you miss a monthly dose

If you do not take your BONIVA 150-mg Tablet as scheduled, and your next BONIVA Day is more than 7 days away, take BONIVA the next morning. Then continue taking BONIVA every month on your chosen day according to your original schedule.

If you forget, and your next scheduled BONIVA Day is less than 7 days away, wait until your next scheduled BONIVA Day to take your tablet. Do not take two 150-mg tablets within the same week.

To learn more about how to take BONIVA—including dosing instructions and frequently asked questions—download a copy of our helpful BONIVA Tablets Fact Sheet. (Select your preferred language.)


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