Relafen

Relafen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Relafen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Relafen is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis.

Dosage
Take Relafen exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. If you take Relafen for a long period of time, your doctor may want to check you on a regular basis to make sure this medication is not causing harmful effects. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

Store Relafen at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not use any other over-the-counter cold, allergy, or pain medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Many medicines available over the counter contain aspirin or other medicines similar to Relafen (such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen). If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of this type of medication. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen. Do not drink alcohol while taking Relafen.

Side effects:
•    chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;
•    black, bloody, or tarry stools;
•    coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
•    swelling or rapid weight gain;
•    urinating less than usual or not at all;
•    nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
•    fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; or
•    bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness.