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Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet

Manufactured byCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsNimesulide
Description
Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (NSAID) that contains Nimesulide as an active ingredient. It is used to treat pain and fever. It provides relief from mild to moderate pain due to menstrual cramps and osteoarthritis. It decreases the intensity of pain signals to the brain and also prevents the release of substances called prostaglandins in the brain that cause pain and fever. Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it. Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as safety is not established. Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet should be taken with food to avoid stomach irritation. For the ease of remembering, take it at around the same time every day. Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet relieves pain and swelling due to arthritic conditions but does not cure it. Use it cautiously if you have liver and/or kidney problems. It should not be used for prolonged periods due to the risk of severe liver damage. Consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet

  • Acid or sour stomach
  • Abdominal pain
  • Dizziness
  • Skin rash
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Nervousness
  • Diarrhoea

Uses of Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Acute Pain
  • Primary dysmenorrhea
  • Fever
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet provides relief from pain and fever within 2-3 hours after taking it.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration of action for Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while treatment with Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet due to the risk of stomach bleeding, drowsiness, and lack of concentration. Avoid performing activities that need high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if you consumed alcohol after taking this medicine.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy especially during 1st trimester, as it has been reported to cause birth defects in the newborn baby. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding. An alternate medicine may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

Do not take Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have a history of allergy to this medicine. If you notice any symptoms such as a skin rash, itching/swelling anywhere on your body, dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc., seek medical attention immediately.

Liver disease

Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet gets converted to its active form in the liver. Therefore, if you take large amounts of this medicine, more active forms are formed which can damage your liver. The use of this medicine is not recommended if you have severe liver disease because it can further damage your liver.

Severe kidney impairment

Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet may affect your kidneys when you used it for prolonged periods of time. A long term use with higher doses of some painkillers may harm normal kidney function. Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet is not recommended if you have severe kidney diseases because it can further damage your kidneys.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy especially during 1st trimester, as it has been reported to cause birth defects in the newborn baby. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding. An alternate medicine may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Gastro-intestinal bleeding

Long term use of Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet can cause damage to the stomach and intestine. Serious conditions like bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestinal wall can occur. Any symptom indicating ulceration and bleeding like chronic indigestion, the appearance of coffee coloured dry blood in stools or vomiting of blood should be reported to your doctor immediately.

Heart diseases

Long-term use of Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet may increase the risk of a heart attack if you have pre-existing heart problems or heart failure. It is not used for treating pain after coronary bypass surgery.

Use in Elderly

Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet should be used with caution in the elderly population due to an increase in the risk of undesired side effects. Close monitoring of kidney, liver and heart function and also symptoms of bleeding is necessary while receiving this medicine.

Use in Children

Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data is not available.

Driving or Operating machinery

Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not perform any activity such as driving a vehicle or operating a machine after taking this medicine

Missed Dose

If you forget to take a dose of Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double your dose to make up for missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose of Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet. Seek emergency medical attention if you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while treatment with Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet due to the risk of stomach bleeding, drowsiness, and lack of concentration. Avoid performing activities that need high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if you consumed alcohol after taking this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine

Methotrexate

Warfarin

Furosemide

Lithium

Disease interactions

Liver disease

Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. Your doctor may advise you to undergo a liver function test (LFT) while on treatment with Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet.

Kidney diseases

The higher doses of some painkillers may harm normal kidney function. Hence maintain caution while taking Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet if you have any kidney problems.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet is used to relieve fever and pain. Take Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet with food as advised by your doctor. Do not stop using this medicine without consulting your doctor. Inform your doctor if you notice any undesirable effects after taking it. Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems. Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding. Keep away from the reach of children and pets. Do not use it after the expiry date. Do not share your medicine with other people if their symptoms appear to be the same as yours.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Nimesulide 100 MG Tablet decreases the severity of pain signals to the brain. It also stops the release of chemicals called prostaglandins, that increase pain, and body temperature. Thus, this medicine provides relief from your aches and fever and makes you feel better.
Legal Status

Approved

Banned

Unknown

Banned

Classification

Category

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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