Rafacol Tablet CR belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to treat moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. It helps relieve pain and inflammation caused by the condition. Rafacol Tablet CR may be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. Take it regularly and at the same time each day for maximum benefits. The effect of this medicine may be noticeable only after a few days, so continue taking even until you finish the dose. The most common side effects are headache, respiratory infection, nausea, back pain, dizziness, indigestion, and flatulence. You may also experience other side effects, talk to your doctor if you are worried about them. Before taking Rafacol Tablet CR, you should tell your doctor if you have tuberculosis, any infections in your mouth or lungs, or liver disease. While taking it you may be more at risk of getting infections so stay away from people with colds and flu. If you use Rafacol Tablet CR for a long time it may cause weak bones (osteoporosis) and damage to your eyes (glaucoma or cataracts). You might need tests for bone density and eye pressure. Ask your doctor whether it is safe to take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Abdominal pain
• Depression
• Joint pain
• Cushing syndrome
• Dyspepsia
• Increased risk of infection
• Muscle pain
• Muscle weakness
• Muscle twitching
• Osteoporosis
• Irritability
• Euphoria (feeling of intense excitement and happiness)

• Q. Q. Is Rafacol Tablet CR effective??
  Ans: Rafacol Tablet CR is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Rafacol Tablet CR too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
• Q. Q. Does Rafacol Tablet CR raise blood sugar??
  Ans: If you are taking Rafacol Tablet CR orally, your blood sugar levels may increase. However, in rare cases, there could be an increase in the blood sugar levels when Rafacol Tablet CR is used as an inhaler and in very high doses for a very long time.
• Q. Q. Does Rafacol Tablet CR cause bone loss??
  Ans: Rafacol Tablet CR being a steroid tends to decrease bone density, but this is usually seen in patients who take Rafacol Tablet CR in high doses and for a very long time. Take Rafacol Tablet CR as per the doctor’s advice to decrease the chances of developing decreased bone density.
• Q. Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Rafacol Tablet CR??
  Ans: If you forget a dose of Rafacol Tablet CR, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
• Q. Q. Does Rafacol Tablet CR weaken the immune system??
  Ans: Rafacol Tablet CR may weaken the immune system; however, it is more common in people who take Rafacol Tablet CR orally (tablet or capsule).

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