The tablets should not be chewed, sucked or allowed to dissolve in the mouth on account of the risk of oropharyngeal ulceration. • Patients should not lie down until after the first meal of the day, which must be at least 30 minutes after taking the tablet. • Patients should not lie down within 30 minutes of taking Alendronate HEXAL tablets. • Alendronate HEXAL tablets should not be taken at bedtime or before arising for the day.