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Rafaholin C
Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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Raphacholine C is a medicine used for pathologies of the biliary tract and liver. It is part of a group of drugs prescribed for biliary diseases.
Indications Rafaholina C
It is used to treat manifestations of dyspepsia and dyskinesia of the biliary tract of a hypotonic nature.
Release form
The release occurs in tablets, in the amount of 30 pieces inside a blister pack. The pack contains 1 blister plate.
Pharmacodynamics
The medicine has a combined effect - it exhibits a choleretic effect and activates the bile-forming activity of the liver. Raphacholine C has a direct effect on the liver, stimulating its excretory processes and increasing the volume of bile secreted.
The drug also enhances intestinal peristalsis and has a protective effect on the liver parenchyma, and in addition, it has a diuretic and antispasmodic effect.
Dosing and administration
The medicine should be taken orally. For adolescents from 12 years old and adults - 1 or 2 tablets, take after meals, 3 times a day. To eliminate flatulence - adults should take 2 tablets 30 minutes before meals (in the morning and also in the evening).
Use Rafaholina C during pregnancy
There is no information about the safety of taking Raphacholine C during pregnancy or lactation, so in these cases the use of the drug is prohibited.
Contraindications
Main contraindications:
- the presence of hypersensitivity to elements of the drug or other plants that belong to the Asteraceae family;
- severe liver pathologies, severe form of hepatocellular insufficiency;
- obstruction in the biliary tract (this also includes stenosis and obstruction);
- inflammatory processes in the gastrointestinal tract (acute or chronic);
- cholelithiasis;
- since the medicine contains sucrose, it is prohibited to prescribe it to people with hypersensitivity (hereditary) to sucrose-isomaltose, as well as fructose and glucose-galactose;
- empyema in the gallbladder area.
Clinical tests regarding the use of the drug in children under 12 years of age have not been performed. It is prescribed with caution in diabetes mellitus due to the presence of sucrose.
Side effects Rafaholina C
Taking the drug may lead to the development of some side effects:
- lesions affecting the gastrointestinal tract: loose stools/diarrhea, epigastric discomfort, biliary colic, nausea and heartburn, as well as gastroesophageal reflux;
- immune disorders: allergy symptoms (including itching with rashes, hyperemia, urticaria, skin swelling and contact dermatitis).
If the patient exhibits allergic symptoms, it is necessary to stop taking the drug and consult with your doctor.
[ Overdose
Among the manifestations of intoxication: diarrhea and vomiting, redness of the face, headaches, respiratory distress, tachycardia, problems with the heart rhythm. In addition, muscle contraction, a feeling of excitement or extreme fatigue, potentiation of side effects or nausea.
To eliminate the disorders, it is necessary to stop taking the drug and then carry out symptomatic treatment procedures.
Storage conditions
Raphacholine C should be stored in a dark place, protected from moisture and access of small children. Temperature values are maximum 25°C.
Special instructions
Reviews
Raphacholine C copes well with the task of eliminating the manifestations of dyspepsia - this is what patients write in their reviews of this drug. Many note that the drug works well when overeating - it eliminates nausea, discomfort and flatulence.
Among the positive aspects, it is also noted that the drug has a natural composition, due to which it has almost no negative manifestations. It acts quickly, significantly alleviating the symptoms of the disease after just a few days of taking it.
Shelf life
Raphacholine C is allowed to be used for 3 years from the date of release of the drug.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Rafaholin C" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.