Strontium is a naturally occurring metal. It is also used in medicine and mostly available as Strontium Chloride.
strontium
This medication is indicated in post-menopausal osteoporosis (porous bones).
Contradications
Consult your doctor for better advice.
Side effects
The side effects are nausea, diarrhoea, venous thromboembolism (blood clot in deep veins of the leg), headache, dermatitis (inflammation of skin), eczema, rarely vomiting, abdominal pain, stomatitis (inflammation of mouth and lips) and hypersensitivity reactions, including rash, pruritis (unpleasant sensation of skin), urticaria (red bumps on skin) and angioedema (swelling of skin).
Expert Advice
Indications:
This medication is indicated in post-menopausal osteoporosis (porous bones).
Pregnancy:
This medication is contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation:
This medication is contraindicated or not recommended in lactating females. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Precautions:
Predeopostion to thromboembolism (blood vessel obstruction), interferes with colorimetric measurements of calcium in blood and urine.
Side effects:
The side effects are nausea, diarrhoea, venous thromboembolism (blood clot in deep veins of the leg), headache, dermatitis (inflammation of skin), eczema, rarely vomiting, abdominal pain, stomatitis (inflammation of mouth and lips) and hypersensitivity reactions, including rash, pruritis (unpleasant sensation of skin), urticaria (red bumps on skin) and angioedema (swelling of skin).
Contraindications:
Consult your doctor for better advice.
FAQs
What is Strontium?
What are the uses of Strontium?
Strontium has several uses. It may be used to treat bone disorders; osteoporosis and arthritis. It is also used in treating bone and prostate cancer. Strontium Chlroide is added in some tooth-pastes to reduce teeth sensitivity.
How to store Strontium?
Please store at room temperature (18-25 Celsius) or refrigerate (depending on type and manufacturer). Keep it away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
What are the most common sources of Strontium?
Following are the most common sources: • Sea food • Whole milk • Wheat bran • Poultry • Vegetables
Does Strontium have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?
Strontium is most likely safe for pregnant and lactating women. Consult your health care provider before use.
Important notes for use of Strontium.
• Please immediately inform doctor in case of any adverse effects. • If you have any disease/condition, make sure to consult a healthcare provider before using Strontium. • Do not share this medicine with anyone.
Medicines containing strontium
Rs.157.14
Rs.136.65
Rs.175
