Why was Protos discontinued?

The withdrawal of the drug follows a series of restrictions and warnings about its cardiovascular safety profile, but manufacturer Servier Australia says the discontinutation decision is not related to a quality or safety issue.

Is strontium citrate safe to take for osteoporosis?

Strontium ranelate has never been approved in the U.S. The forms of strontium available over-the-counter in the U.S. or on the Internet are usually strontium citrate or strontium chloride. These forms are different from the ranelate compound and there have been no studies showing that they are safe or effective.

How is strontium absorbed?

71.7. Strontium is a mineral that is absorbed in the body like calcium.

Why has strontium ranelate been withdrawn?

Strontium ranelate has been the subject of several safety alerts over the years including life- threatening allergic reactions, venous thromboembolism and increased risk of heart problems. The manufacturer has now taken a strategic decision, for commercial reasons, to withdraw the product.

What is Protos for?

The TGA is currently undertaking a review of strontium ranelate (Protos) to assess the risk of adverse events including cardiovascular events. Strontium ranelate is used to treat severe osteoporosis. It works by increasing bone formation and decreasing bone loss.

Can you regain lost bone density?

Your doctor diagnoses osteoporosis based on bone density loss. You can have different degrees of the condition, and catching it early can help you prevent the condition from worsening. You cannot reverse bone loss on your own.

Is AlgaeCal for real?

AlgaeCal posted four studies touting the effectiveness of their products on their website. While all of these studies reported positive findings, none of them present compelling evidence that AlgaeCal is significantly more effective at improving bone health than other calcium supplements.

How to check warranty status of strontium products online?

1. Firstly, visit this link – http://www.strontium.biz/support/warranty-support/check-status. There you will see a form as shown in the image below. 2. In the first box of the form, enter you name, then you Email ID, than Country name, then Serial / Mfg Number and then Part Number of the product.

Are there any side effects to taking strontium by mouth?

Taking another prescription form of strontium known as strontium ranelate by mouth for up to 10 years is POSSIBLY SAFE. Strontium ranelate might cause side effects such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and headache in some people.

Why is strontium not recommended for bone health?

Because strontium atoms are heavier than calcium atoms, swapping some of the calcium atoms with strontium atoms will make the bone mineral density appear to increase. This is not the same as making new bone.

Where is the serial number on a strontium EVM?

Memory Modules (Strontium & EVM) – Part number and Serial number can be found on top of the sticker on the modules. USB Flash Drives – Part Number can be found on the metal of the USB. Serial Number is the 5 digit number on the USB metal.