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Rofact is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Joint Pain, Muscle Pain. The alternative uses of Rofact have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Rofact. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Rofact also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal Pain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Rofact as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Rofact go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Rofact's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Rofact's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Rofact related warnings section.
Rofact can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Rofact in conditions like Heart Disease, Stroke, Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Rofact contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Rofact have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Rofact is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Rofact is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Rofact safe for pregnant women?
Rofact can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Rofact, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Rofact safe during breastfeeding?
Rofact may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Rofact on the Kidneys?
Rofact rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rofact on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Rofact on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Rofact on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Rofact. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Rofact should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rofact unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rofact habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Rofact has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Rofact since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Rofact is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Rofact in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Rofact
Taking Rofact with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rofact
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Rofact with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vioxx® (rofecoxib)