Rafen is used to treat the symptoms of:
Rafen also provides temporary relief of pain and discomfort associated with headache, migraine headache, tension headache, sinus pain, toothache, dental procedures, backache, sore throat, tennis elbow and the aches and pains associated with colds and flu. Rafen also reduces fever.
Rafen belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). These medicines work by relieving pain and inflammation.
Although Rafen can relieve the symptoms of pain and inflammation, it will not cure your condition.
Your doctor or pharmacist may have recommended Rafen for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Rafen has been prescribed for you.
Rafen is not recommended for use in children under the age of 7 years.
There is no evidence that Rafen is addictive.
Do not take Rafen if you:
Many medicines used to treat headache, period pain and other aches and pains contain aspirin or NSAID medicines. If you are not sure if you are taking any of these medicines, ask your pharmacist.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction to these medicines may include:
If you are allergic to aspirin or NSAID medicines and take Rafen, these symptoms may be severe.
Do not take Rafen if you are in your third trimester of pregnancy.
Rafen may affect your developing baby if you take it during the last 3 months of pregnancy.
Speak with your doctor about taking Rafen if you are in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy or plan to become pregnant.
If there is a need to consider Rafen during your pregnancy your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of taking it.
Do not take Rafen if the expiry date (EXP.) printed on the pack has passed.
Do not take Rafen if the packaging shows signs of tampering or the tablets do not look quite right.
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to:
Tell your doctor if you have, or have had, any medical conditions, especially the following:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you currently have an infection.
If you take Rafen while you have an infection, it may hide some of the signs of the infection (such as pain, fever, swelling or redness). This may make you mistakenly think that you are better or that your infection is not serious.
Tell your doctor if are 65 years or older.
Your dose may need to be reduced due to an increased chance in experiencing side effects.
If you have not told your doctor or pharmacist about any of the above, tell them before you start taking Rafen.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you buy without a prescription from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines may be affected by Rafen, or may affect how well it works. The combination of Rafen and the following medicines may cause or worsen certain medical conditions.
These include:
Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you what to do if you are taking any of these medicines.
If you are not sure whether you are taking any of these medicines, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Your doctor and pharmacist have more information on medicines to be careful with or avoid while taking Rafen.
Adults and children over 12 years:
the usual dose is two tablets to start, followed by one to two tablets every 4 hours if necessary (maximum 6 tablets in 24 hours).
Children (7 to 12 years):
the usual dose is one tablet every 6 to 8 hours as necessary (maximum 4 tablets in 24 hours).
If you have been prescribed Rafen to treat arthritis, your doctor may ask you to take a different dose depending on your condition and how you respond to this medicine.
Elderly people may need smaller doses.
For period pain, the usual dose is two to four tablets, taken at the first sign of pain or menstrual bleeding, then two tablets every 4 to 6 hours.
Do not take more than six tablets in one day without consulting your doctor.
Follow all directions given to you by your doctor and pharmacist carefully.
