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Nimusid is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fever, Pain. Nimusid also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Nimusid. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Nimusid can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Nimusid go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Nimusid is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Nimusid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Nimusid is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Nimusid contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Nimusid have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Nimusid, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Nimusid 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 Nimusid safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Nimusid during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Nimusid safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Nimusid for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Nimusid on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Nimusid can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Nimusid on the Liver?
Nimusid can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Nimusid on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Nimusid. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Nimusid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nimusid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nimusid habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Nimusid is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Nimusid does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Nimusid only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Nimusid for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nimusid
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Nimusid and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nimusid
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Nimusid as it can have severe side effects.
No, Nimusid is not banned for use in adults and elderly patients by CDSCO. However, CDSCO has banned Nimusid for children below 12 years age as it can cause hepatic failure (liver failure).
Nimusid is a painkiller, not an antibiotic drug. It is used to treat the short-lasting painful inflammatory conditions such as 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 fever.
Yes, Nimusid can be taken with paracetamol. There is no drug interaction found between them.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Discontinuation of Nimusid on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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