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About NM 100mg Tablet

NIMESULIDE belongs to a class of painkillers called as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Nimesulide is known to have an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect for reducing mild to moderate pain.

Pain can be temporary (acute) or long-lasting (chronic) in nature. Acute pain is caused by damage to the tissues of the muscle, bone, or other organs for a short time. While, chronic pain lasts for a long duration and is caused due to pathologies like nerve damage, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, etc.

NIMESULIDE is composed of Nimesulide, which helps to treat symptoms of arthritis and dysmenorrhea (painful periods or menstrual cramps). Besides this, it is also useful for dental pain, which can occur due to damage to the tooth nerve, infection, decay, extraction, or injury. It works by blocking the effect of a chemical known as prostaglandin (PGs) responsible for inducing pain and inflammation in our body.

Uses of NM 100mg Tablet

Pain relief

Medicinal Benefits of NM 100mg Tablet

NIMESULIDE is composed of nimesulide, primarily used to treat mild to moderate pain due to its analgesic property. NIMESULIDE is prescribed mainly to treat pain and get relief from discomfort caused by conditions like tooth pain, arthritis, period pain, and other types of short-term pains. It helps in treating pain by blocking the chemical messenger in the brain responsible for causing fever, pain, and inflammation. Nimesulide works by blocking the effect of a chemical known as prostaglandin responsible for inducing pain and inflammation in our body. 

Directions for Use

Take it with food to avoid upsetting the stomach. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet. Drink plenty of fluids while taking NIMESULIDE. Do not take it with dairy products like milk, yogurt, or calcium-fortified juices.

Side Effects of NM 100mg Tablet

Most of the side effects of NIMESULIDE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. The most common side effects of NIMESULIDE are nausea, diarrhoea, changes in liver function tests, vomiting, and rash. Very rarely, it can cause an increased heart rate. It is not necessary for everyone to experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

NIMESULIDE should not be taken in patients who have a history of hypersensitivity (allergic reaction) to NIMESULIDE or other pain killers like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Please inform your doctor before starting NIMESULIDE if you have an active stomach ulcer, recent gastrointestinal bleeding, asthma, recent by-pass heart surgery, heart disease, severe renal/hepatic impairment, or history of allergy to any painkillers as, NIMESULIDE may worsen your condition. NIMESULIDE is known to affect fertility, so NIMESULIDE should be avoided in pregnant females and breastfeeding females as it may pass the milk. NIMESULIDE may be associated with a small increase in the risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction). So, intake of NIMESULIDE is contraindicated in people who have prolonged QT wave (a kind of abnormal heartbeat in ECG) or irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Avoid alcohol consumption with NIMESULIDE as it may damage your liver and cause increased side effects on taking this drug. There can be an increased chance of problems with joints and tissues around joints in children under 18 years known as tendinitis or tendon rupture. So let your doctor know if your children have any joint problem during or after treatment with NIMESULIDE. You get severe sunburn or blisters on your skin as intake of NIMESULIDE may increase the sensitivity of the skin. NIMESULIDE should not be taken with dairy products (like milk or yoghurt) or calcium-fortified juices. Avoid NIMESULIDE in patients with a known history of myasthenia gravis (muscle wasting syndrome). NIMESULIDE should not be given in patients with bronchitis (breathing problem), cystitis (bladder swelling) and sinusitis (sinus infection and inflammation).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

NIMESULIDE is shown to interact with respiratory medicines (theophylline), blood thinners (warfarin), antidiabetics including insulin, anti-epileptics (phenytoin), anti-arthritis or anti-cancer agents (methotrexate), immune system affecting medicines (cyclosporine), antacids, and anti-HIV (didanosine).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

NIMESULIDE should not recommend for people having bleeding disorders, like haemophilia, von Willebrand disease, or low blood platelets. Besides this, it should not be given to children suffering from influenza (flu) or chickenpox. It should also be avoided in case of the presence of gastric or duodenal ulcers.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Taking NIMESULIDE with alcohol may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Besides this, it can also damage your liver if taken for a longer duration. So, avoid or limit the intake of alcoholic beverages with NIMESULIDE.

PREGNANCY

Use of NIMESULIDE during pregnancy is not recommended as taking this medicine during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby.

BREAST FEEDING

Use of NIMESULIDE during breastfeeding is not recommended as it may pass through the milk and harm the baby.

DRIVING

After taking NIMESULIDE, you may notice dizziness, sleepiness, drowsiness. So, you should stop taking NIMESULIDE and contact your doctor.

LIVER

NIMESULIDE can cause hepatotoxicity (liver damage). So, it should not be taken in liver disease/impairment.

KIDNEY

NIMESULIDE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.