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Patient Information Leaflet
on ‘Relifex’ Suspension

Please read this leaflet before you start to take your medicine.  It is essential to follow your doctor's advice.  If there is anything you do not understand, please ask your doctor or pharmacist (chemist).
Keep this leaflet while you are taking 'Relifex'.  You may want to read it again.

If you are helping someone else to take this medicine, please read this leaflet before you give the first dose.

Your Medicine is 'RELIFEX' SUSPENSION

What is 'Relifex'?
It is the manufacturer's name for one of a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The active ingredient in 'Relifex' is nabumetone.

What does 'Relifex' do?
'Relifex' works by relieving pain, stiffness and swelling.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ‘RELIFEX’

1.	This medicine is unsuitable for people who have a peptic ulcer at the moment. (You will find more information about this later in the leaflet.)
2.	Before taking ANY medicines, you should tell your doctor it you are (or think you may be) pregnant, or if you are breast feeding.
3.	Take ‘Relifex’ as directed by your doctor.  Read the dispensing label.
4.	It may take some days for you to feel the full benefit of ‘Relifex’.
5.	Like all medicines, ‘Relifex’ can sometimes cause unwanted effects. (You will find more information about this later in the leaflet).
6.	ALWAYS KEEP MEDICINES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

For more information about 'Relifex', please read the rest of this leaflet.

BEFORE TAKING YOUR MEDICINE

What should I do if I think I have any of the following conditions?

Pregnant (or breast feeding)? Serious problems after taking aspirin? A stomach ulcer? Serious liver or kidney problems? Allergy to nabumetone or other anti-inflammatory drug? | | Do not take 'Relifex' without consulting your doctor.  You may need to be given another medicine instead.

If I am taking other medicines will 'Relifex' affect them?
If you are taking medicine to control blood sugar (oral hypoglycaemics), to thin the blood (anticoagulants), or to prevent fits (anticonvulsants), check with your doctor as 'Relifex' may affect them.

TAKING YOUR MEDICINE

The suspension should be taken using the special medicine measure provided.

How much should I take and how often?
Follow your doctor's directions about how and when to take your medicine.  Please read the dispensing label carefully.  Your pharmacist or doctor can help if you are not sure.

How long should I carry on taking it?
This will depend on how well you are getting on with your treatment.  Continue to follow your doctor's directions.

What should I do if I forget to take a dose?
Leave out that dose completely.  Take your next dose at the normal time it is due.

AFTER TAKING YOUR MEDICINE

What unwanted effects might it have?
Symptoms experienced with this type of medicine can include:

Stomach complaints, e.g. indigestion, diarrhoea, feeling sick, wind, stomach pains, constipation.

Other complaints, e.g. headache, dizziness, itching, rash, drowsiness.

If you have these symptoms and they are troublesome tell your doctor.

Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any unusual problems while you are taking this medicine.

If your doctor decides to stop the treatment, return any left-over medicine to the pharmacist.

What if I have taken too much?
As with any medicine, if an overdose (i.e. a large amount) has been taken, contact your doctor or local hospital casualty department immediately.

STORING YOUR MEDICINE

How should I store 'Relifex' Tablets?
Keep in its original pack.  Store all medicines out of the reach of children – preferably in a locked cupboard or medicine cabinet.

What should I do with any medicine which is left at the end of treatment?
If your doctor decides to stop the treatment, return any left-over medicine to the pharmacist.  Only keep it if your doctor tells you to.  Remember this medicine has been prescribed just for you.  Never offer your medicine to other people – it may not be suitable for them even if their symptoms seem the same as yours.

MORE INFORMATION

Each 5 ml of ‘Relifex’ Suspension (liquid) contains 500 mg nabumetone.

Non-proprietary name: Nabumetone oral suspension.

'Relifex' Suspension also contains inactive ingredients to make the medicine acceptable.  Amongst these are sodium benzoate as a preservative and sorbitol.

'Relifex' Suspension is free from tartrazine or any other azo dyes.

Manufacturer and Product Licence Holder: Beecham Group plc, trading as Bencard, Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire, England AL7 1EY.

How can I obtain more information about 'Relifex'?
In this short leaflet, we can give you only the most important patient information about 'Relifex'.  If you would like to know more, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

‘Relifex’ and the Bencard logo are trade marks.

© 1992 Bencard

Leaflet prepared in June 1992.