Ralofen 60 mg Tablet

Ralofen 60 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains raloxifene 60 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) class and is used in women to help prevent and treat osteoporosis after menopause, and to reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer in certain postmenopausal women. This Ralofen 60 mg Tablet is a once-daily oral medicine made by Lupin, India, supplied in a strip/box of 10 packs.

How it works: Raloxifene in Ralofen 60 mg Tablet works by acting like estrogen in some tissues, especially bone, where it helps slow bone loss and keep bones stronger. In breast tissue, it blocks estrogen-like activity, which is why this tablet can also help lower the risk of certain estrogen-sensitive breast cancers in eligible postmenopausal women.

Ralofen 60 mg Tablet is the standard tablet strength used for most approved raloxifene treatment plans, so it is not a lower-dose starter form. Because this product is already 60 mg per tablet, it suits patients whose doctor has specifically chosen the maintenance dose for bone health or breast cancer risk reduction rather than a smaller titration dose. Your prescriber may choose Ralofen 60 mg Tablet because it matches the usual daily regimen and is simple to take once daily.

• Prevent and treat postmenopausal osteoporosis
• Reduce fracture risk related to bone loss
• Lower the risk of invasive breast cancer in selected postmenopausal women
• Long-term bone health management after menopause

• Swallow the Ralofen 60 mg Tablet whole with water; do not chew, crush, or split it unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day to help you remember.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• If your stomach feels upset, taking the tablet after a meal may help.
• If you use calcium or vitamin D, take them as directed by your doctor, but not necessarily at the same exact time unless instructed.
• Avoid lying down for a prolonged period immediately after taking it if you feel dizzy or unwell.

Each Ralofen 60 mg Tablet provides 60 mg of raloxifene per tablet, and the usual approved adult dose is one 60 mg tablet by mouth once daily. The maximum routine dose is typically 60 mg per day for this product unless your doctor gives different instructions for a specific reason. Your prescriber decides the right duration and schedule based on your bone health, breast cancer risk, and overall medical history.

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

Common side effects of Raloxifene may include:

• Hot flashes, which may be more noticeable when starting Ralofen 60 mg Tablet
• Leg cramps
• Swelling in the hands, feet, or legs
• Joint or muscle pain
• Flu-like symptoms or mild headache
• Mild stomach discomfort

• Ralofen 60 mg Tablet can increase the risk of blood clots, so it is not for people with a current or past history of venous thromboembolism unless a specialist says otherwise.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, could become pregnant, or are breastfeeding; this medicine is intended for postmenopausal women.
• Use caution if you have a history of stroke, transient ischemic attack, or heart disease.
• If you will be immobile for a long time or having surgery, your doctor may tell you to stop the tablet ahead of time because clot risk can rise.
• Do not use this tablet as a treatment for hot flashes, and it may actually worsen them in some women.
• Tell your doctor about liver disease or unexplained vaginal bleeding before using Ralofen 60 mg Tablet.
• Raloxifene does not replace calcium, vitamin D, exercise, or other bone-health measures your doctor recommends.

• Cholestyramine can lower the effect of raloxifene if taken together.
• Warfarin may interact and require closer blood-thinner monitoring.
• Systemic estrogen therapy or hormone therapy may not be appropriate to combine with raloxifene unless your doctor specifically instructs it.
• Bile acid sequestrants and some lipid-lowering medicines can reduce absorption.
• Any medicine that increases clot risk, including some cancer therapies or immobilization-related treatments, should be reviewed with your prescriber.

Store Ralofen 60 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, protected from moisture and kept in the original strip until use.