Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It is also used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.
Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine, as alcohol can cause excessive drowsiness.
Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule is banned for children under 12 years of age.
Uses of Nicip Fen Capsule
Side effects of Nicip Fen Capsule
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 Nicip Fen
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Heartburn
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Increased liver enzymes
How to use Nicip Fen Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
How Nicip Fen Capsule works
Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Diclofenac and Nimesulide which relieve pain. Diclofenac and Nimesulide are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). They work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain, fever, and inflammation (redness).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Nicip Fen Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule
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Quick tips
- Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule is used to treat various painful conditions.
- Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule should be taken with, or straight after, a meal or snack. This helps to reduce the risk of stomach upset.
- Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea).
- Drink plenty of water while taking Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule.
- If you have asthma, symptoms such as wheeze or breathlessness might become worse by Nicip Fen 50 mg/100 mg Capsule. If this happens to you, consult your doctor immediately.
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- Diclofenac. Rouse Boulevard, Philadelphia: Iroko Pharmaceuticals; 1998 [revised Oct. 2013]. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Eupropean Medicine Agency. Nimesulide; 2004. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Diclofenac. Daventry, Northamptonshire: Dexcel Pharma Ltd.; 1996 [revised 20 Dec. 2017]. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Nimesulide. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Nimesulide. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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