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NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Osteoarthritis Muscle relaxation Rheumatoid arthritis

COMPOSITION:
Rofecoxib (50mg) Tizanidine (NA)

Therapeutic Uses:
pain analgesics

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Rofact MR Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Rofact MR Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Rofact MR Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Rofact MR Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Rofact MR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rofact MR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Rofact MR Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rofact MR Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Rofact MR Tablet is not advised in patients with severe liver disease. Liver function tests are recommended before the start of treatment and then on a regular basis as advised.

Rofecoxib   50mg

Uses of Rofecoxib
Rofecoxib is used in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, arthralgia, muscle pain, pain during menstruation and post operative pain.

How to use Rofecoxib
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. Rofact MR Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Rofact MR Tablet works
Rofecoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Side Effects:

Common Abdominal pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Gastritis, Edema, Constipation, Palpitations, Heartburn, Flatulence, Dizziness, Diarrhoea, Increased blood pressure, Dyspepsia.

Expert advice for Rofecoxib
It can be taken with or without food. Rofecoxib may cause fewer stomach problems as compared with other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen. It can also affect kidneys or cause permanent kidney damage if taken for a long time. Rofecoxib can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Rofecoxib deadly?
Rofecoxib is relatively safe if used as prescribed. In case of any side-effects, please consult your doctor

Q. Is Rofecoxib a narcotic?
No, Rofecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Q. How does Rofecoxib work?
Rofecoxib belongs to a group of medicines called COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by inhibiting certain chemical called prostaglandin which is responsible for pain and inflammation.

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