Nimesulide Drug

Nimesulide Drug:

Nimesulide Drug is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, prescribed for painful inflammatory conditions, back pain, dysmenorrhea, postoperative pain, osteoarthritis, and fever.

How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

Nimesulide  Adavantages:

Nimesulide has superior gastrointestinal safety as compared to other NSAIDs.Its multifactorial mode of action gives it a unique and broad action on inflammatory processes.It has proven benefits in the treatment of Acute (short term) pain, Painful osteoarthritis (Swelling in the joints) and Primary dysmennorhea ( Period Pains).

Nimesulide  Usage:

Nimesulide drug must be prescribed by a licensed physician as second line treatment in the approved indications and in compliance with the recommendations expressed in the Summary of Product Characteristics.

Daily dose is 100mg twice-a-day.

The maximum duration of a treatment course is 15 days and, as for other NSAIDs, treatment should be as short as possible. Nimesulide is not indicated in children younger than 12.

The overall safety profile of nimesulide is in line with that of all other NSAIDs.

As with all drugs, it must be used in the most appropriate way to guarantee its best therapeutic value.

Other Precautions :  Avoid excess dosage. 

Storage Conditions : Store it in cool place.