Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet is 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 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 based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 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 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 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 if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet may cause dizziness; hence, avoid driving and alcohol intake while being treated with it. Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet should be used in children above eight years of age only when advised by a doctor.

Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 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 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.

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

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 . 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 . Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet with proper consultation and caution. Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 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 as it may worsen side effects. Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet is recommended in children above eight years of age only with a doctor's advice.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Rafacol LS 3 mg CR Tablet 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 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 .

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

• 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.

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.