Fosteum

osteopenia, osteoporosis

Dietary management of osteopenia and osteoporosis (weak bones).

Fosteum/Genistein (Fosteum)/Zinc Chelazome (Fosteum) is a medical food. It works by slowing down bone breakdown activity and speeding up bone building activity.

• Follow the diet and exercise program given to you by your health care provider.
• Taking a calcium supplement while you are using Fosteum/Genistein (Fosteum)/Zinc Chelazome (Fosteum) is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
• Fosteum/Genistein (Fosteum)/Zinc Chelazome (Fosteum) has zinc in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has zinc in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Fosteum/Genistein (Fosteum)/Zinc Chelazome (Fosteum) should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Fosteum/Genistein (Fosteum)/Zinc Chelazome (Fosteum) while you are pregnant. It is not known if Fosteum/Genistein (Fosteum)/Zinc Chelazome (Fosteum) is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Fosteum/Genistein (Fosteum)/Zinc Chelazome (Fosteum).

Use Fosteum/Genistein (Fosteum)/Zinc Chelazome (Fosteum) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• An extra patient leaflet is available with Fosteum/Genistein (Fosteum)/Zinc Chelazome (Fosteum). Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
• Take Fosteum/Genistein (Fosteum)/Zinc Chelazome (Fosteum) by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• Take your doses of Fosteum/Genistein (Fosteum)/Zinc Chelazome (Fosteum) about 12 hours apart.
• Bile acid sequestrants (eg, cholestyramine), mineral oil, or orlistat may decrease the effectiveness of Fosteum/Genistein (Fosteum)/Zinc Chelazome (Fosteum). If you are taking any of these medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist how to take them with Fosteum/Genistein (Fosteum)/Zinc Chelazome (Fosteum).
• Olestra may decrease the effectiveness of Fosteum/Genistein (Fosteum)/Zinc Chelazome (Fosteum). Some foods (eg, potato chips) may contain olestra. Check food labels to see if any of your foods contain olestra. If they do, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Taking Fosteum/Genistein (Fosteum)/Zinc Chelazome (Fosteum) at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
• If you miss a dose of Fosteum/Genistein (Fosteum)/Zinc Chelazome (Fosteum), take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Fosteum/Genistein (Fosteum)/Zinc Chelazome (Fosteum).

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.