Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablet ir in 1 strip
91.50

USED FOR:
Fever Headache Dental pain

COMPOSITION:
Nimesulide (100mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
pain analgesics

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

It is not known whether Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

UNSAFE
Liver
UNSAFE

Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Nimesulide   100mg

Uses of Nimegesic Tablet IR
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is used in the treatment of fever, headache, dental pain, post operative pain, pain during menstruation, arthralgia, muscle pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout.It should not be used in children below 12 years of age.

How to use Nimegesic Tablet IR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is to be taken with food.

How Nimegesic Tablet IR works
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Side Effects:

Common Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Epigastric pain, Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting, Indigestion.

Expert advice for Nimegesic Tablet IR
It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach. It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long period of time. Nimegesic can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Nimegesic an antibiotic?
Nimegesic is not an antibiotic, it belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug) which helps in relieving pain associated with various disease conditions.

Q. Can I take Nimegesic with paracetamol?
Nimegesic and paracetamol belong to the same class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drugs). Taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. However, please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.

Q. Does Nimegesic contain aspirin?
Nimegesic is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.

Q. Is Nimegesic safe?
Nimegesic is safe to use if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Nimegesic for headache?
Nimegesic can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Nimegesic make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?
Nimegesic does not make you feel drowsy at prescribed doses. However, an overdose of Nimegesic can make you drowsy (feeling sleepy).

Q. Does Nimegesic contain sulphur?
No, Nimegesic does not contain sulphur.

Q. What does Nimegesic treat or used for?
Nimegesic is used to treat acute pain, painful osteoarthritis (degeneration of joints) and primary dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.

Q. Can I take Nimegesic with ibuprofen?
Nimegesic can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Nimegesic with aspirin?
Nimegesic can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Nimegesic safe?
Yes, Nimegesic is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Nimegesic banned?
No, Nimegesic is not banned in India.

Q. Is Nimegesic safe during breastfeeding?
It is not known if Nimegesic is secreted in milk. So, any medicines containing Nimegesic are not to be used during breastfeeding.

Q. Is Nimegesic safe in pregnancy?
No, Nimegesic is not safe to be used in pregnancy especially in the last three months. There have been reports of kidney failure in newborn babies if the mother was taking Nimegesic in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.

Q. Is Nimegesic safe in asthma?
Nimegesic is reported to be safe in patients with asthma if taken as advised by your doctor. However, always share your disease history with the doctor in case you have asthma and you are advised to take other medicines.