Nimesulide medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, prescribed for painful inflammatory conditions, back pain, dysmenorrhea, postoperative pain, osteoarthritis, and fever.
Nimesulide Dosage:
Nimesulide Dosage:
- Adults: 100 mg twice daily
- Children: 5mg/kg of body weight in 2 or 3 divided doses.
The minimum effective dose should be used for the shortest duration to reduce the undesirable effects.
The maximum duration of a treatment course with Nimesulide is 15 days.
Nimesulide 100mg Tablets/granules should be used for the shortest possible duration, as required by the clinical situation.
Adults:
100mg bid after mealElderly:
100mg bid after mealElderly:
In elderly patients there is no need to reduce the daily dosage
Children (< 12 years):
Nimesulide 100mg Tablets/granules is contraindicated in these patients.
Nimesulide 100mg Tablets/granules is contraindicated in these patients.
Adolescents (from 12 to 18 years):
on the basis of the kinetic profile in adults and on the pharmacodynamic characteristics of nimesulide, no dosage adjustment in these patients is necessary.
on the basis of the kinetic profile in adults and on the pharmacodynamic characteristics of nimesulide, no dosage adjustment in these patients is necessary.
Dose is very important for any tablet..excess of dosage will harm us..so better to consume under a doctor or physician Prescription.
ReplyDeletePrescription of the Nimesulide must be based on assessment of the patients’ characteristics and needs. Nimesulide is contraindicated in children below 12 years and in patients suffering from liver problems.