Gemfos tablets contain the active ingredient risedronate sodium. They are used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, and Paget's disease. The recommended dosages vary depending on the condition being treated. Gemfos tablets should be taken with water on an empty stomach and the patient should not lie down afterwards. Common side effects include back pain and abdominal pain. Risedronate sodium may interfere with bone imaging and should be used cautiously during pregnancy and breastfeeding.