Indications - Treatment and prevention of post-menopausal osteoporosis.
Dosage & Administration - One tablet (60 mg) once daily orally. It can be taken without regard to meal. High fat meal increases the absorption of Raloxifene.
Side Effects - Raloxifene is generally well tolerated. However, a few side effects like hot flushes, leg cramps, and influenza like symptoms, gastro-intestinal disturbances etc may be seen usually during first 6 months of treatment and were not different from placebo.
Contraindications - N/A
Others - Use in Pregnancy & Lactation Pregnancy: Raloxifene should not be used in women who are or may become pregnant. Lactation period: It is not known whether Raloxifene is excreted in breast milk. Lactating mother should not use Raloxifne.