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Relafen contains the active ingredient nabumetone. It is a prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, commonly called an NSAID.
Relafen is used to reduce pain, stiffness, swelling, and tenderness caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It can make movement and daily activities more comfortable, but it does not cure arthritis or repair existing joint damage.
Osteoarthritis is a long-term condition that develops when the protective cartilage covering the ends of the bones gradually wears down. It commonly affects the knees, hips, hands, spine, and other weight-bearing joints.
Symptoms may include:
Relafen may help reduce pain and inflammation so that you can move more comfortably. However, it does not replace exercise, physiotherapy, weight management, or other treatments recommended by your healthcare provider.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of the joints, causing inflammation.
Symptoms may include:
Relafen can reduce pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness. However, it does not slow or stop the immune-system damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis.
People with rheumatoid arthritis may also need disease-modifying medications, commonly called DMARDs, to help slow the condition and protect the joints.
When tissues become injured or inflamed, the body produces substances called prostaglandins. These substances contribute to pain, swelling, fever, and inflammation.
Relafen reduces the production of prostaglandins by blocking enzymes called cyclooxygenase, or COX enzymes. As prostaglandin levels decrease, joint pain, swelling, and stiffness may improve.
Nabumetone is converted by the liver into its active form after it is absorbed. This active form provides the medication’s anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects.
Relafen may begin relieving pain after treatment starts, but its full anti-inflammatory effect may take several days or longer.
The response differs from one person to another. Continue taking it exactly as prescribed and contact your healthcare provider if your symptoms do not improve or become worse.
Relafen is usually one part of a broader arthritis-management plan. Depending on your condition, your healthcare provider may also recommend:
Do not take another NSAID, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, unless your healthcare provider tells you to do so. Combining NSAIDs can increase the risk of stomach bleeding, kidney problems, and other serious side effects.
Like other NSAIDs, Relafen can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. This risk may be greater with higher doses, longer treatment, or in people who already have heart disease or cardiovascular risk factors.
Relafen can also cause ulcers or bleeding in the stomach or intestines. These problems may develop without warning.
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, weakness on one side of your body, slurred speech, vomiting blood, or black, tarry stools.
Relafen may also affect kidney function, blood pressure, and fluid balance. Tell your healthcare provider if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, liver disease, a history of ulcers or bleeding, or asthma triggered by aspirin or other NSAIDs.
Take Relafen at the lowest effective dose for the shortest period needed to control your symptoms. Attend regular follow-up appointments if you use it for a long time so your healthcare provider can monitor its benefits and possible risks.
Relafen is available as a tablet that you take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice a day, depending on the dose prescribed by your healthcare provider.
You may take Relafen with or without food. If it causes nausea or stomach discomfort, taking it with food or milk may help. Swallow the tablet with water and avoid lying down for at least 10 minutes afterward.
Take nabumetone at approximately the same time each day. Follow the instructions on your prescription label carefully. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or continue using it longer than prescribed.
The usual starting dose for adults is 1,000 mg once daily. Your healthcare provider may increase the dose if your arthritis symptoms are not adequately controlled.
Some patients may require a total daily dose of 1,500 mg to 2,000 mg. Higher daily doses may be taken once daily or divided into two smaller doses, depending on your healthcare provider’s instructions.
The maximum recommended dose is generally 2,000 mg per day.
Your healthcare provider will choose the lowest dose that effectively controls your pain and inflammation. Your dose may depend on:
People who weigh less than 50 kg may not need more than 1,000 mg daily. Older adults and people with kidney problems may also require a lower dose or closer monitoring.
Do not combine Relafen with another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, unless your healthcare provider tells you to do so. Combining these medications may increase the risk of stomach bleeding, kidney problems, heart attack, or stroke.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are unsure how much nabumetone to take, whether to take it once or twice daily, or how to manage stomach discomfort.
Relafen (Nabumetone) is available in the following forms and strength:
Relafen belongs to a group of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. NSAIDs can increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. These serious problems may occur without warning and can happen even during the first weeks of treatment.
The risk may be greater when Relafen is taken at a high dose, used for a long time, or taken by someone with heart disease or cardiovascular risk factors. Your healthcare provider will usually prescribe the lowest effective dose for the shortest appropriate period.
Drinking alcohol while taking Relafen may increase the risk of stomach irritation, ulcers, or gastrointestinal bleeding. The risk may be higher if you drink large amounts of alcohol, are an older adult, have previously had an ulcer, or take Relafen for a long time.
Ask your healthcare provider whether any amount of alcohol is safe for you during treatment. Seek immediate medical attention if you vomit blood, have vomit that looks like coffee grounds, or develop black, tarry stools.
Do not take ibuprofen, naproxen, or another NSAID while using Relafen unless your healthcare provider specifically recommends it. Taking more than one NSAID can increase the risk of stomach bleeding, kidney problems, high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke.
Aspirin is also an NSAID. However, do not stop low-dose aspirin that was prescribed for your heart without speaking with your healthcare provider. Combining aspirin with Relafen may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Before taking Relafen, tell your healthcare provider and pharmacist about every prescription medication, over-the-counter product, vitamin, and herbal supplement you use.
Relafen may interact with blood thinners, aspirin, corticosteroids, certain antidepressants, blood pressure medicines, diuretics, lithium, methotrexate, and medications that affect the kidneys. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust your treatment or monitor you more closely.
Do not start, stop, or change another medication without first checking with your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Relafen does not usually need to be gradually reduced, and stopping it does not normally cause withdrawal symptoms. However, your arthritis pain, stiffness, or swelling may return after treatment is stopped.
Speak with your healthcare provider before stopping Relafen, particularly if you take it regularly. They can determine whether you still need treatment or whether another medication would be more appropriate.
Relafen may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Do not drive, operate machinery, or perform activities that require full alertness until you know how the medication affects you.
Stand up slowly after sitting or lying down if you feel lightheaded. Contact your healthcare provider if dizziness is severe, persistent, or causes you to faint. Dizziness is among the reported side effects of NSAIDs such as nabumetone.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your usual schedule.
Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are unsure what to do.
Take Relafen exactly as prescribed. Do not take more than directed or use it longer than recommended. Contact your healthcare provider if your pain does not improve, your symptoms worsen, or you develop swelling, reduced urination, chest pain, shortness of breath, unusual bruising, or signs of stomach bleeding.
Yes. Relafen may be taken with or without food. If it causes nausea, indigestion, or stomach discomfort, taking it with food or milk may help.
No. Relafen is not considered addictive and does not usually cause cravings or drug-seeking behaviour. However, you should still take it only as prescribed because higher doses and long-term use can increase the risk of serious side effects.
Relafen may begin reducing pain within several hours or days, but its full anti-inflammatory effect may take one to two weeks or longer. The response varies from person to person. Contact your healthcare provider if your pain or swelling does not improve or becomes worse.
Relafen may be prescribed for long-term arthritis treatment when your healthcare provider determines that the benefits outweigh the risks. Long-term use can increase the risk of stomach ulcers or bleeding, kidney problems, high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Your healthcare provider will usually recommend the lowest effective dose for the shortest appropriate period. Regular follow-up appointments and blood tests may be needed if you take Relafen for a long time.
| Generic name: | Nabumetone |
|---|---|
| Formulation: | Tablet |
| Strength(s): | 500mg, 750mg |
| Quantities Available: | 56, 90, 100 |
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