Relonac 100 mg/20 mg Capsule


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Lupin Ltd
Active Ingredient Diclofenac (100mg) + Rabeprazole (20mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating4.8
User Reviews373

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Relonac Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Relonac 100 mg/20 mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Answer

Relonac 100 mg/20 mg Capsule Reviews

Relonac 100 mg/20 mg is a combination of two medicines. It is used to reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It is also used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.

Relonac 100 mg/20 mg should be taken in an empty stomach. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, flatulence, indigestion, diarrhea, and constipation. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should speak to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.

Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine, as alcohol can cause excessive drowsiness.

How Relonac 100 mg/20 mg Capsule Works

Relonac 100 mg/20 mg is a combination of two medicines: Diclofenac and Rabeprazole which relieve pain. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, fever and inflammation (redness and swelling). Rabeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor which prevents damage to the stomach lining caused by Diclofenac.

How to Use Relonac 100 mg/20 mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Relonac 100 mg/20 mg is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Relonac 100 mg/20 mg Capsule

  • In Pain relief: Relonac 100 mg/20 mg relieves pain, reduce swelling and ease inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondolytis. It also gives relief from muscle and back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat. It works by reducing substances in the body that causes pain and swelling. Relonac 100 mg/20 mg contains an antacid that prevents acidity that may occur due to this medicine. Take it as prescribed to get the most benefit. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Uses of Relonac 100 mg/20 mg Capsule

  • Pain relief

Relonac 100 mg/20 mg Capsule Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Kidney  CAUTION
Relonac 100 mg/20 mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Relonac 100 mg/20 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Relonac 100 mg/20 mg.
Liver  CAUTION
Relonac 100 mg/20 mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Relonac 100 mg/20 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended in patients with liver disease if this medicine is to be taken for a long time.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Relonac 100 mg/20 mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving  UNSAFE
Relonac 100 mg/20 mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Relonac 100 mg/20 mg may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Relonac 100 mg/20 mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Relonac 100 mg/20 mg affects you.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious side effects.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long duration.
  • Relonac 100 mg/20 mg reduces pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis.
  • It may also be used to relieve pain in tooth, lower back, ear and throat.

References

  1. Diclofenac. Rouse Boulevard, Philadelphia: Iroko Pharmaceuticals; 1998 [revised Oct. 2013].
  2. Rabeprazole. Charlotte, North Carolina: FSC Laboratories; 1999 [revised Dec. 2014].
  3. Diclofenac. Daventry, Northamptonshire: Dexcel Pharma Ltd.; 1996 [revised 20 Dec. 2017].
  4. ScienceDirect. Rabeprazole.

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