If I take strontium, how much should I take?

Servier, the manufacturer of various strontium ranelate products, advises patients with severe kidney impairment not to use the product.

To treat osteoarthritis, two grams of strontium ranelate has been taken by mouth daily for three years.

To treat osteoporosis, 500-2,000 milligrams of strontium ranelate has been taken by mouth daily for up to eight years.

To reduce tooth sensitivity, a 10% strontium chloride hexahydrate dentifrice has been used for six months, and toothpastes containing 8% strontium acetate and sodium fluoride have been used twice daily.

To remove dental plaque, a solution containing chlorhexidine gluconate, sodium fluoride, and strontium has been used for two weeks.

To treat skin irritation, 20% strontium nitrate has been applied to the skin once for 20-30 minutes.

To reduce pain associated with cancer, injections of Metastron® ranging from 0.6 megabecquerels (MBq) per kilogram to 400MBq of strontium per person have been given up to 10 times in three months.

To prevent the recurrence of eye disorders (specifically, pterygium), strontium-90 radiation therapy has been administered by eye applicator for a total dose of 30 gray (Gy), given in 3 doses (10Gy weekly on days 1, 8, and 15).

You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified healthcare provider. Natural Standard information does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.