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Gersulide Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Suspension. Secondary and off-label uses of Gersulide Plus have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Gersulide Plus depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Gersulide Plus are Heartburn, Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting. Some other side effects of Gersulide Plus have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Gersulide Plus normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Gersulide Plus's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Gersulide Plus has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Gersulide Plus related warnings section.
Gersulide Plus is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Besides this, Gersulide Plus may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Gersulide Plus is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Gersulide Plus is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Gersulide Plus safe for pregnant women?
Gersulide Plus can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Gersulide Plus right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Gersulide Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Gersulide Plus can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Gersulide Plus on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Gersulide Plus can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Gersulide Plus on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Gersulide Plus. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Gersulide Plus only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Gersulide Plus on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Gersulide Plus. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Gersulide Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gersulide Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gersulide Plus habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Gersulide Plus.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Gersulide Plus, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Gersulide Plus can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Gersulide Plus should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gersulide Plus is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gersulide Plus
There is no information on the effects of taking Gersulide Plus with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gersulide Plus
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Gersulide Plus with alcohol.
Discontinuation of Gersulide Plus on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Gersulide Plus is a brand name of nimesulide. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs). It has been used primarily for short-lasting painful inflammatory conditions like sports injuries, sinusitis, and other ear-nose-throat disorders, dental surgery, bursitis (Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac in the joints), lower backache, dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation), post-operative pain, osteoarthritis and for fever.
Gersulide Plus is an analgesic (painkiller) which relieves pain arising from the affected area by suppressing the cyclooxygenase 2 (increases the inflammatory response.)
Yes, you can take Gersulide Plus with ibuprofen. Because of no drug interaction has been found between them. Please consult your doctor for better medication options.
No, Gersulide Plus does not cause weight gain because of medication increase in cellular metabolism occur in skeletal muscles (voluntary muscle), due to uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation (loss of coupling between respiration and ATP (adenosine triphosphate which stores energy) production.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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