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Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:14 PM IST

About Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's

Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medicines called 'glucocorticosteroids' used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn's disease is a chronic disease caused by the inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the large intestine and rectum.

Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's contains 'Budesonide' that works by reducing the body's natural defence response. Thus, it reduces inflammation in the digestive tract. It may also decrease symptoms, such as pain and diarrhoea.

Your doctor will decide the duration of Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, bloating, tiredness, stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, and back or joint pain. Most of these side effects of Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor in advance if you have any allergic reactions to Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's or any other medications. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart, liver or kidney diseases, glaucoma, cataracts, tuberculosis, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, stomach ulcer, and a weak immune system. Check with your doctor before starting Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's may cause dizziness; hence avoid driving and alcohol intake while being treated with it. Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's should be used in children above eight years of age only when advised by a doctor.

Uses of Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Medicinal Benefits

Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medicines called 'glucocorticosteroids' used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's works by reducing the body's natural defence response. Thus, it reduces inflammation in the digestive tract. It may also decrease symptoms, such as pain and diarrhoea. It reduces irritation and swelling in the intestines.

Directions for Use

Swallow Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Bloating
  • Tiredness
  • Stuffy nose
  • Sneezing
  • Sore throat
  • Back or joint pain 

Drug Warnings

Please inform your doctor if you use any prescription, or non-prescription medicines, including vitamin and herbal supplements, before using Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's. Let your doctor know if you have a recent history of heart, liver or kidney diseases, glaucoma, cataracts, tuberculosis, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, stomach ulcer, and a weak immune system before starting Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's with proper consultation and caution. Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's may make you dizzy; hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's as it may worsen side effects. Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's is recommended in children above eight years of age only with a doctor's advice.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's may interact with anticancer drugs (aldesleukin), abortion-causing drugs (mifepristone), pain killers (aspirin, celecoxib, ibuprofen), and blood thinners (dabigatran, clopidogrel, warfarin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Grapefruit may interact with Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's and cause side effects. Hence, avoid grapefruit and its products.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Let your doctor know if you have heart, liver or kidney diseases, glaucoma, cataracts, tuberculosis, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, stomach ulcer, and a weak immune system before starting Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ALDESLEUKIN
  • MIFEPRISTONE
  • ASPIRIN
  • CELECOXIB
  • IBUPROFEN
  • DABIGATRAN
  • CLOPIDOGREL
  • WARFARIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Manage stress and sleep for at least six to eight hours to rejuvenate your body.
  • Maintain a fibre-rich diet and include healthy carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables and whole grains to maintain your blood glucose levels.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Eat at regular intervals.
  • Keep a check on your weight and exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Crohn's disease: It is a chronic disease caused by the inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract. This further leads to abdominal pain, severe diarrhoea, anaemia, loss of appetite, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition. Crohn's disease can be local (affecting the intestines) and systemic (that affects the whole body). The risk factors may include age, genetic reasons, smoking, few medications, diet, and infection. Treatment includes painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and steroids. 

Ulcerative colitis: It is a condition that causes inflammation of the large intestine and rectum. It causes irritation, inflammation, and ulcers in the lining of the colon and rectum. Symptoms include rectal bleeding, abdominal cramps, bloody diarrhoea, loss of appetite, stomach pain, fever, weight loss, and bloating. Ulcerative colitis occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks its own body. Treatment includes painkillers, surgery, anti-inflammatory drugs, dietary supplements, and steroids. 

About Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's

Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medicines called 'glucocorticosteroids' used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn's disease is a chronic disease caused by the inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the large intestine and rectum.

Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's contains 'Budesonide' that works by reducing the body's natural defence response. Thus, it reduces inflammation in the digestive tract. It may also decrease symptoms, such as pain and diarrhoea.

Your doctor will decide the duration of Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, bloating, tiredness, stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, and back or joint pain. Most of these side effects of Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor in advance if you have any allergic reactions to Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's or any other medications. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart, liver or kidney diseases, glaucoma, cataracts, tuberculosis, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, stomach ulcer, and a weak immune system. Check with your doctor before starting Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's may cause dizziness; hence avoid driving and alcohol intake while being treated with it. Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's should be used in children above eight years of age only when advised by a doctor.

Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

Prescription drug

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Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

Composition

BUDESONIDE-3MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Medicinal Benefits

Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medicines called 'glucocorticosteroids' used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's works by reducing the body's natural defence response. Thus, it reduces inflammation in the digestive tract. It may also decrease symptoms, such as pain and diarrhoea. It reduces irritation and swelling in the intestines.

Side Effects of Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Bloating
  • Tiredness
  • Stuffy nose
  • Sneezing
  • Sore throat
  • Back or joint pain 

Directions for Use

Swallow Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Please inform your doctor if you use any prescription, or non-prescription medicines, including vitamin and herbal supplements, before using Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's. Let your doctor know if you have a recent history of heart, liver or kidney diseases, glaucoma, cataracts, tuberculosis, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, stomach ulcer, and a weak immune system before starting Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's with proper consultation and caution. Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's may make you dizzy; hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's as it may worsen side effects. Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 10's is recommended in children above eight years of age only with a doctor's advice.

Therapeutic Class

GLUCOCORTICOIDS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ALDESLEUKIN
  • MIFEPRISTONE
  • ASPIRIN
  • CELECOXIB
  • IBUPROFEN
  • DABIGATRAN
  • CLOPIDOGREL
  • WARFARIN

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Manage stress and sleep for at least six to eight hours to rejuvenate your body.
  • Maintain a fibre-rich diet and include healthy carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables and whole grains to maintain your blood glucose levels.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Eat at regular intervals.
  • Keep a check on your weight and exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight.

Habit Forming

No

Disease/Condition Glossary

Crohn's disease: It is a chronic disease caused by the inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract. This further leads to abdominal pain, severe diarrhoea, anaemia, loss of appetite, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition. Crohn's disease can be local (affecting the intestines) and systemic (that affects the whole body). The risk factors may include age, genetic reasons, smoking, few medications, diet, and infection. Treatment includes painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and steroids. 

Ulcerative colitis: It is a condition that causes inflammation of the large intestine and rectum. It causes irritation, inflammation, and ulcers in the lining of the colon and rectum. Symptoms include rectal bleeding, abdominal cramps, bloody diarrhoea, loss of appetite, stomach pain, fever, weight loss, and bloating. Ulcerative colitis occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks its own body. Treatment includes painkillers, surgery, anti-inflammatory drugs, dietary supplements, and steroids. 

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