Medicine guide

Vantavo (previously Alendronate sodium and colecalciferol, MSD)

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  • Prescription status not stated
  • Muscles, joints and bones
Made by
Organon N.V.

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

What it is for

  • Treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in patients at risk of vitamin-D insufficiency. Vantavo reduces the risk of vertebral and hip fractures. Treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in patients who are not receiving vitamin-D supplementation and are at risk of vitamin-D insufficiency. Vantavo reduces the risk of vertebral and hip fractures.

From the official label · 2026-09-30 · European Medicines Agency

Same active substance, strength and form in other countries

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NetherlandsNo exact match for this strength and form

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Details

Made byOrganon N.V.
Active substanceAlendronic acid;colecalciferol
Used inMuscles, joints and bones
ClassificationM05BB03 · Muscles, joints and bones
Authorised on2009-10-16
Last updated by the regulator2026-02-12
EMA product numberEMEA/H/C/001180

Source: European Medicines Agency — medicine data · 2026-09-30 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA). Product information as published by EMA. Reuse terms: EMA legal notice (reproduction authorised).

Same active substance

These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.