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Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR
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Product introduction
Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR is a combination medicine used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasms. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.
Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, and liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, and liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Uses of Rafen Tablet MR
- Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm
Benefits of Rafen Tablet MR
In Treatment of Pain due to muscle spasm
Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR is a combination medicine that contains a painkiller as well as a muscle relaxant. It is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect muscles. Also, it effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for a longer duration than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for a longer duration than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Rafen Tablet MR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Rafen
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Heartburn
- Stomach pain/epigastric pain
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
How to use Rafen Tablet MR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR is to be taken with food.
How Rafen Tablet MR works
Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR is a combination of two medicines: Aceclofenac and Thiocolchicoside, which relieves pain and relaxes the muscles. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Thiocolchicoside is a muscle relaxant. It works on the centres in the brain and spinal cord to relieve muscle stiffness or spasm and to improve pain and movement of muscles.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while the patient is taking this medicine.
Use of Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while the patient is taking this medicine.
What if you forget to take Rafen Tablet MR?
If you miss a dose of Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR helps relieve pain and muscle spasm that may occur due to strains, sprains, and muscle injuries.
- It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
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FAQs
What is Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR?
Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR is a combination of two medicines: Aceclofenac and Thiocolchicoside. This medication helps in relieving muscle pain. It relaxes the muscles by acting on the central nervous system and lowering chemical substance in the body that cause pain and inflammation.
Is it safe to use Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR?
Yes, Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause some common unwanted side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhoea and other uncommon and rare side effects. Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problem due to the medication.
Can the Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR be stopped when my pain is relieved?
Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when the pain is relieved. However, Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR should be continued if your doctor has advised you to do so.
Can the use of Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR?
The use of Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to painkillers or any of the components or excipients of this medicine. The use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with a history of stomach ulcer or in patients with active, recurrent stomach ulcer/bleeding. It should also be avoided in patients with history of heart failure, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
Can Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR be taken with Vitamin B-complex?
Yes, Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR can be taken with Vitamin B-complex preparations. While Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR helps to relieve pain, Vitamin B-complex can help to correct the vitamin deficiency that might be causing your symptoms.
Can the use of Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR cause damage to kidneys?
Yes, the long-term use of Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR can cause damage to the kidneys. Normal kidneys produce a chemical called prostaglandins that protects them from damage. Use of painkillers lower the levels of prostaglandins in the body which leads to kidney damage on long-term use. Use of painkillers is not recommended in patients with underlying kidney disease.
Will Rafen 100mg/4mg Tablet MR be more effective if taken in higher doses?
No, taking more of this medicine will not make it more effective, rather it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting severe, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Patient. Aceclofenac tablets for pain and inflammation. [Accessed 31 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
- European Medicine Agency. Thiocolchicoside; 2014. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Thiocolchicoside. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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