

Rafinlar 75mg Capsule
Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 23 Mar 2026 | 11:29 AM (IST)

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General Information



Product introduction
Rafinlar 75mg Capsule should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal in the dose as advised by the doctor. The duration of treatment varies on the basis of your response to the treatment. Your doctor may advice regular eye examinations while taking this medicine. You must inform the doctor if you experience eye irritation, blurred vision, eye pain, or other vision changes during your treatment.
The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, fever, nausea, and headache. If they do not go away or get worse, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. It is very strong medicine and some people may develop serious side effects while taking it. It may lower your ability to fight infections and lead to problems with your blood, liver, or kidneys. Inform your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, lack of energy, loss of appetite, and yellowing of eyes. Your doctor will advise you regular blood tests to check for these.
Before taking Rafinlar 75mg Capsule, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine, so let your doctor know about all the medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during the treatment with this drug is important to avoid pregnancy.
There is a Patient Support Program/Patient Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata 1mg. Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same. You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details.
Uses of Rafinlar Capsule
Benefits of Rafinlar Capsule
Malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in melanocytes, the cells that produce the pigment called melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives the skin its color. Malignant melanoma is the most deadly and aggressive kind of skin cancer. Rafinlar 75mg Capsule sticks to the genetic code, called DNA, of the cancer cells and kills them. It also prevents their growth and further spread, which help treat cancer.
Side effects of Rafinlar Capsule
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Headache
- Hyperkeratosis
- Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome
- Hair loss
- Nausea
- Chills
- Joint pain
- Cough
- Muscle pain
- Swelling
How to use Rafinlar Capsule
How Rafinlar Capsule works
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Quick tips
- Take it on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for the next 4 months after you stop taking it.
- Inform your doctor if you get headaches or stomachaches, or if you notice blood in your urine or stools.
- Get regular eye examinations while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you get eye irritation, blurred vision, eye pain, or other vision changes during your treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver damage, such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine, or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
- Rafinlar 75mg Capsule is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat a type of skin cancer called melanoma.
- Take it on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for 4 months after you stop taking it.
- Inform your doctor if you get headaches, stomach pain or if you notice blood in your urine or stools.
- Get regular eye examinations while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you get eye irritation, blurred vision, eye pain or other vision changes during your treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver damage such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
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Address: Sandoz House, Shiv Sagar Estate, Worli Mumbai -400 018, India
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A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Rafinlar 75mg Capsule. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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