NIMESULIDE belongs to a class of painkillers called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat pain and dysmenorrhea (painful periods or menstrual cramps). Besides this, it is also used to treat dental pain, which can occur due to damage to the tooth nerve, infection, decay, extraction, or injury.
NIMESULIDE contains Nimesulide which works by blocking the effect of a chemical known as prostaglandin responsible for inducing pain and inflammation in the body.
Take NIMESULIDE as prescribed. Like all medicines, NIMESULIDE may cause common side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, changes in liver enzymes, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not necessitate medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor.
Do not take NIMESULIDE if you are allergic to any of its components. It is not recommended for use in children, people with liver disease, heart disease, and gastric ulcers/bleeding problems. NIMESULIDE may affect fertility and can pass in milk. The use of NIMESULIDE should be avoided in pregnant and nursing mothers. Inform your doctor if you have heart problems as it may increase the risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction).
Pain relief
NIMESULIDE is composed of nimesulide, primarily used to treat mild to moderate pain. NIMESULIDE works by blocking the effect of a chemical known as prostaglandin, responsible for inducing pain and inflammation in the body.
Please inform your doctor before starting NIMESULIDE if you have an active stomach ulcer, recent gastrointestinal bleeding, asthma, recent by-pass heart surgery, heart disease, severe renal/hepatic impairment, or a history of allergy to any painkillers. NIMESULIDE is not recommended in case of alcoholism, drug addiction, coagulation problems, in children, pregnancy, and breastfeeding mothers.
Drug Interaction: NIMESULIDE may interact with respiratory medicines (theophylline), blood thinners (warfarin), antidiabetics (insulin), anti-epileptics (phenytoin), anti-cancer agents (methotrexate), immune system affecting medicines (cyclosporine), antacids, and anti-HIV (didanosine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Do not take it with dairy products like milk, yoghurt or calcium-fortified juices.
Drug-Disease Interaction: NIMESULIDE is not recommended for people with bleeding disorders, like haemophilia, von Willebrand disease, or low blood platelets.
Taking NIMESULIDE with alcohol may cause dizziness or drowsiness. So, avoid or limit the intake of alcoholic beverages with NIMESULIDE.
Use of NIMESULIDE during pregnancy is not recommended, especially during the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may harm the unborn baby.
Use of NIMESULIDE during breastfeeding is not recommended as it may pass through the milk and harm the baby.
NIMESULIDE may cause dizziness, sleepiness, and drowsiness. Drive only if you are alert.
NIMESULIDE can cause hepatotoxicity (liver damage). So, it is not recommended in people with liver disease/impairment.
NIMESULIDE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
NIMESULIDE is contraindicated in children below 12 years of age. It may cause kidney problems in children and adolescents who are dehydrated.
Pain: Pain can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) in nature. Acute pain is for a short time caused by damage to the tissues of the muscle, bone, or organs. Chronic pain lasts for longer duration; it is caused due to pathologies like nerve damage, osteoarthritis, and dental pain due to damage to the tooth nerve, infection, decay, extraction, or injury.