Rafacol Information
Rafacol Benefits & Uses
Rafacol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
Rafacol Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Rafacol Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rafacol is used -
Severe
- Cough
- Diarrhoea
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Shaking hands or tremor
Moderate
- Nausea or vomiting
- Adrenal insufficiency
Mild
- Throat Irritation
- Headache
- Dyspepsia
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Rafacol Related Warnings
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Is the use of Rafacol safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Rafacol in pregnant women.
Safe -
Is the use of Rafacol safe during breastfeeding?
Rafacol should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
Severe -
What is the effect of Rafacol on the Kidneys?
Rafacol rarely affects the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Rafacol on the Liver?
Rafacol is rarely harmful for the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Rafacol on the Heart?
Rafacol is rarely harmful for the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Rafacol with Other Drugs
Rafacol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Rafacol Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rafacol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Allergy
- Infections
- Cataract
- Glaucoma
- Osteoporosis
Frequently asked Questions about Rafacol
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Is this Rafacol habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Rafacol has not been reported.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Rafacol will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Rafacol should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Rafacol for mental disorders.
No
Rafacol Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Rafacol
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Rafacol with food.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Rafacol
Information about the interaction of Rafacol and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
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