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Orthobid Gel is a prescription medicine that is available as a Gel. It is typically used for the treatment of Fever, Pain. Other than this, Orthobid Gel has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Orthobid Gel depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Orthobid Gel have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Orthobid Gel are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Orthobid Gel's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Orthobid Gel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Orthobid Gel can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Orthobid Gel in conditions like Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Orthobid Gel have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Orthobid Gel with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Orthobid Gel is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Orthobid Gel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Is the use of Orthobid Gel safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Orthobid during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Orthobid Gel safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Orthobid for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Orthobid Gel on the Kidneys?
Use of Orthobid may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Orthobid Gel on the Liver?
Orthobid can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Orthobid Gel on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Orthobid. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Orthobid Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Orthobid Gel habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Orthobid Gel has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Orthobid Gel since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Orthobid Gel is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Orthobid Gel for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Orthobid Gel
There is no information on the effects of taking Orthobid Gel with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Orthobid Gel
Taking Orthobid Gel with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, you can take Orthobid for headache. It can provide you temporary relief. If your pain does not subside after taking 4 tablets of this Orthobid. Consult a doctor right away.
Yes, Orthobid is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as stomach pain, heartburn, pruritus.
No, Orthobid does not cause drowsiness because prescribed Orthobid has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of Orthobid may lead to lethargy, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, gastrointestinal bleeding. Hypertension, acute renal failure, coma, and respiratory depression may occur but are rare.
Yes, you can take Orthobid with ibuprofen. Because of no drug interaction has been found between them. Please consult your doctor for better medication options.
Orthobid 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 203-204