Relfen 60 mg Tablet

Relfen 60 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains raloxifene 60 mg in each tablet. It belongs to a class of medicines called selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). Relfen 60 mg Tablet is used mainly to help prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and may also lower the risk of certain bone fractures. Each box contains strip packs of 10 tablets, so the full pack provides 600 mg of raloxifene in total.

How it works: Raloxifene in Relfen 60 mg Tablet acts like estrogen in bone tissue, helping slow bone loss and keep bones stronger. At the same time, it blocks estrogen-like effects in some other tissues, which is why this tablet is used for osteoporosis rather than hormone replacement.

Relfen 60 mg Tablet is the standard tablet strength used for osteoporosis prevention and treatment, so it fits typical daily dosing rather than being a low starter dose or an extra-high strength. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this 60 mg tablet is the exact product a doctor may choose when a once-daily raloxifene dose is appropriate. It is meant for patients whose bone-health plan has been assessed by a clinician, not for self-starting.

• Prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
• Treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
• Help reduce the risk of vertebral fractures
• Bone health support when a doctor recommends a SERM

• Swallow the Relfen 60 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it at about the same time each day to help you stay on schedule.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• If you use calcium or vitamin D, follow your doctor’s instructions on timing them with the tablet.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; follow the missed-dose advice from your prescriber or pharmacist.

Each tablet provides raloxifene 60 mg, which is the usual once-daily dose for osteoporosis prevention and treatment in eligible postmenopausal women. The doctor decides whether Relfen 60 mg Tablet should be taken once daily and how long treatment should continue; do not exceed the prescribed daily amount. This medicine is not meant to be used more than once per day unless a clinician specifically instructs otherwise.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Raloxifene may include:

• Hot flashes
• Leg cramps
• Swelling of the hands, feet, or ankles
• Flu-like symptoms
• Sweating
• Stomach discomfort or nausea

• Do not use Relfen 60 mg Tablet if you have an active or past history of blood clots unless your doctor specifically approves it.
• Tell your doctor if you are going to be inactive for a long time, such as after surgery or during bed rest, because clot risk may increase.
• Use caution if you smoke, have heart disease, or have a history of stroke, since raloxifene may not be suitable for everyone.
• This tablet is for postmenopausal women; it is not used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Tell your doctor about any liver problems before starting treatment.
• Avoid starting or stopping other medicines, including hormone therapy, without checking for interactions first.
• If you get new leg swelling, chest pain, or shortness of breath, seek urgent medical care immediately.

• Estrogen products, including hormone replacement therapy
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Cholestyramine, which can reduce absorption of raloxifene
• Certain seizure medicines or other strong enzyme-inducing drugs may affect treatment planning
• Calcium supplements or antacids should be reviewed with your clinician for timing

Store Relfen 60 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.