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Rofibax is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Joint Pain, Muscle Pain. Other than this, Rofibax has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Rofibax depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Rofibax are Abdominal Pain. While these are the most often observed Rofibax side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Rofibax go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Rofibax is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Rofibax related warnings talks about Rofibax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Rofibax can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Rofibax in conditions like Heart Disease, Stroke, Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Rofibax have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Rofibax may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Rofibax is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Rofibax 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Rofibax safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Rofibax. It is best to stop taking Rofibax immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Rofibax safe during breastfeeding?
Rofibax may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Rofibax on the Kidneys?
Rofibax has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rofibax on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Rofibax on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Rofibax on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Rofibax. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Rofibax 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 Rofibax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rofibax habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Rofibax is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Rofibax since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Rofibax should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Rofibax for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Rofibax
It is safe to take Rofibax with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rofibax
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Rofibax.
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)