Monday, May 19, 2014

Nimesulide Use

Nimesulide Use

Nimesulide 100mg is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, prescribed for painful inflammatory conditions, back pain, dysmenorrhea, postoperative pain, osteoarthritis, and fever.

Nimesulide 100mg  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 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.

Other Precautions : 

 Avoid excess dosage. 

Storage Conditions :

Store it in cool place. 

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