Nimesulide Drug is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) developed by Helsinn Healthcare indicated for the treatment of acute pain and primary dysmenorrhoea.
It has been on the market for more than 25 years and it is estimated that more than 9.18 billion treatment days have been prescribed world-wide so far.
Nimesulide Drug is a prescription-only drug and must be prescribed by a licensed physician after careful evaluation of the patient's characteristics and needs.
Except for the topical gel formulation, it is not available "over the counter".
Nimesulide Advantages
- It 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's therapeutic value in effectively and rapidly controlling inflammation and pain is supported by significant clinical evidence.
Clinical studies have been carried out in a wide variety of acute inflammatory and painful conditions with the aim of evaluating the analgesic activity of nimesulide in comparison to placebo and to some of the most common NSAIDs.
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.
Advantages reviewed below.
- To treat acute pain
- To treat osteoarthritis
- To treat primary dysmenorrhoea in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.
- Increasing Energy
- Improving Skin Tone
Nimesulide Drug Usage
It must be prescribed by a licensed physician as second line treatment in the approved indications.
Daily dose is 100mg twice-a-day.
The maximum duration of a treatment course is 15 days and, as for other NSAIDs.
Nimesulide Drug 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, Nimesulide Drug must be used in the most appropriate way to guarantee its best therapeutic value.
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