Description

Relafen (generic name: Nabumetone; brand name: Relifex) belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Relafen is used for treating:

Osteoarthritis (disease affecting the joints)
Rheumatoid arthritis (chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the joints)

Relafen works by reducing chemicals that cause inflammation and pain in the body and so reduces swelling, pain and inflammation.

Relafen has been shown to have a slightly lower risk of gastrointestinal side effects than most other non-selective NSAIDs.