Etidron is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis caused by menopause or steroid use. This medicine helps reduce the risk of bone fractures caused by osteoporosis, a common condition that makes bones more fragile and prone to breakage. It occurs more commonly in women after menopause or as a result of taking steroids. This condition can be treated with bone-strengthening medications.
Etidron tablets work by slowing the rate at which bone is broken down in the body, which maintains bone density and reduces the risk of fractures.