Nimesulide Painkiller Tablet
The drug is also an effective antipyretic and used to treat headaches and flu. It is also used in treating inflammatory conditions in humans and pain caused by arthritis or severe injury.
Nimesulide is a popular NSAID and available in various forms including tablets, suppositories, water-soluble powders, and topical gels.
Working of Nimesulide:
It acts by inhibiting the release of tumour necrosis factor-alpha, acts as a competitive inhibitor of histamine release and reduces superoxide anion formation
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.
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