The drug "Nimulide" refers to non-steroidal drugs, while it has anti-inflammatory, analgesic effects and is recommended for a number of diseases, including rheumatic pains and joint diseases. The medicine is available in the form of a suspension, gel and tablets.
The main active ingredient here is nimesulide. It selectively suppresses an enzyme such as cyclooxygenase-2, inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins in the focus of inflammation. The drug "Nimulide" instruction recommends taking with osteochondrosis, which has radicular syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, neuralgia. The tool is effective in stopping pain, which subsequently appeared injuries or algodismenorea. A gel medication is used for topical treatment.
The following contraindications to the drug "Nimulide". Suspension or tablets are not taken if there is a history of bleeding from the digestive tract. The drug is not prescribed in the presence of peptic ulcer of the gastrointestinal tract, lactation. If "Nimulide" suspension is used for treatment, the instructions for use allow this remedy from 2 years. However, you need to know that in some countries such drugs are not recommended for the treatment of children under 12 years of age.
With caution, a medication is prescribed for patients with diabetes mellitus, if there is heart failure or hypertension.
For children, the medicine is prescribed in the presence of the following diseases: nose and ear diseases, synovitis or bursitis, inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. Compared to other antipyretic drugs, this drug lasts up to twelve hours, which is a good indicator. The drug is also highly effective in the treatment of joint pain.
In most cases, the drug is well tolerated, however, when taken orally, such side effects as allergic reactions from the nervous system can occur: dizziness, insomnia, nightmares. In rare cases, diseases such as anemia, pancytopenia, thrombocytopenia develop. Side effects of the medication include bronchospasm, increased pressure, gastritis, stomatitis, etc. If the product is applied to the skin, then itching, peeling, dryness may appear in this place.
The drug "Nimulide" instruction for use does not recommend in the last months of pregnancy. At the beginning of the expectation period, the medicine is used only as prescribed by the doctor and in the presence of strict indications. If there is a need to prescribe a remedy for lactation, you should think about stopping feeding.
When the Nimulide gel is used for treatment , the instruction notes the possibility of the simultaneous use of other drugs. Tablets and suspension are not prescribed with ethanol. If anticoagulant therapy occurs at the same time, then the effect of the latter is enhanced. The drug "Methotrexate" increases the risk of side effects of a non-steroidal drug.
The medication must be drunk after agreement with the doctor, who will establish an individual dosage. Tablets and suspension "Nimulide" instruction recommends taking after meals. The maximum daily dosage for adults should not exceed 400 mg. The gel is applied to the necessary areas of the body with a thin layer, if possible, is not rubbed. It is not recommended to use it more than four times a day. After using the drug in this form, hands should be washed well. Do not allow contact with eyes or mouth.
In case of an overdose (tablets or suspension) side effects are more pronounced. The treatment is symptomatic.