Nimesid 100mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions including joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, postoperative painful condition, fever, and period pain.

Nimesid 100mg Tablet is used to treat pain and fever

Uses of Nimesid Tablet

Benefits of Nimesid Tablet

In Pain relief

Nimesid 100mg Tablet is used to treat aches and pains. It blocks chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, and muscle aches. This medicine is very widely used and very rarely causes side effects if taken at the right dosage.

Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.

In Treatment of Fever

Nimesid 100mg Tablet is also used to reduce a high temperature (fever). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor.

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Side effects of Nimesid Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nimesid

Vomiting
Nausea
Diarrhea

How to use Nimesid Tablet

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. Nimesid 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nimesid 100mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nimesid 100mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Nimesid 100mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

UNSAFE

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

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Quick tips

Nimesid 100mg Tablet is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever.
Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Nimesid 100mg Tablet as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Diphenylethers Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

NSAID's-Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (Others)

Patient concerns

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Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Orbital pain is common with viral fever. Go to physician for fever. It will be relieved with relief in fever

FAQs

Q. Is Nimesid 100mg Tablet an antibiotic?

Nimesid 100mg Tablet 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 Nimesid 100mg Tablet with paracetamol?

Nimesid 100mg Tablet 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 Nimesid 100mg Tablet contain aspirin?

Nimesid 100mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.

Q. Is Nimesid 100mg Tablet safe?

Nimesid 100mg Tablet is safe to use if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Nimesid 100mg Tablet for headache?

Nimesid 100mg Tablet can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Nimesid 100mg Tablet make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?

Nimesid 100mg Tablet does not make you feel drowsy at prescribed doses. However, an overdose of Nimesid 100mg Tablet can make you drowsy (feeling sleepy).

Q. Does Nimesid 100mg Tablet contain sulphur?

No, Nimesid 100mg Tablet does not contain sulphur.

Q. What does Nimesid 100mg Tablet treat or used for?

Nimesid 100mg Tablet 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 Nimesid 100mg Tablet with ibuprofen?

Nimesid 100mg Tablet 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.<br>

Q. Can I take Nimesid 100mg Tablet with aspirin?

Nimesid 100mg Tablet 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 Nimesid 100mg Tablet safe?

Yes, Nimesid 100mg Tablet is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Nimesid 100mg Tablet banned?

No, Nimesid 100mg Tablet is not banned in India.

Q. Is Nimesid 100mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

It is not known if Nimesid 100mg Tablet is secreted in milk. So, any medicines containing Nimesid 100mg Tablet are not to be used during breastfeeding.

Q. Is Nimesid 100mg Tablet safe in pregnancy?

No, Nimesid 100mg Tablet 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 Nimesid 100mg Tablet in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.

Q. Is Nimesid 100mg Tablet safe in asthma?

Nimesid 100mg Tablet 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.

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