Relafen DS 1,000 Mg Tablet Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory (NSAID) And Salicylates Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Diarrhea
  • Indigestion
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Water Retention

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Visible Water Retention

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Canker Sores
  • Constipation
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Gas
  • Headache
  • Itching
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Heart Attack
  • A Painful, Red Or Swollen Tongue
  • A Respiratory Illness Called Loffler Syndrome
  • A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Stomach Ulcer
  • A Stroke
  • A Sun Sensitivity Reaction With Skin Blisters Called Pseudoporphyria
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Type Of Inflammation Of The Lung Called Interstitial Pneumonitis
  • A Type Of Kidney Inflammation Called Interstitial Nephritis
  • A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • An Ulcer From Too Much Stomach Acid
  • An Ulcer In The Esophagus
  • An Ulcer Of The Duodenum
  • Anemia
  • Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
  • Black Tarry Stools
  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Blood In The Bowel Movement
  • Bloody Vomit
  • Blurred Vision
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Chest Pain
  • Chest Tightness
  • Damage To The Kidneys
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Depression
  • Double Vision
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Fainting
  • High Amount Of Uric Acid In The Blood
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
  • Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
  • Inflammation Of The Skin With Blisters
  • Liver Failure
  • Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Mood Changes
  • Pancreatitis
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Stomach Or Intestinal Ulcer
  • Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
  • Vocal Cord Swelling
  • Wheezing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • Acne
  • Agitation
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Confusion
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Elevation Of Proteins In The Urine
  • Fever
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Increased Hunger
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Mental Status Changes
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Taste Impairment
  • Weight Gain

Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.

CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.