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Nicip Gel

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Product introduction

Nicip Gel is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to relieve pain of the muscle, soft tissue injuries, and acute strains and sprains. It also used to treat inflammation and other painful conditions of the bone or muscle.

Nicip Gel is only meant for external use and should be used strictly as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be rubbed into the affected areas with clean and dry hands. Avoid getting in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth and avoid applying it on wounded or damaged skin. In case of accidental contact with these areas, you should rinse it with cold water.

It is usually safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause redness, tingling, prickling, numbness, rash, and itching of the skin at the site of application in some people. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. If they do not get better with time or worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

Before using the medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are using or have recently used any other medicines for the same condition or other diseases. To make sure the medicine is safe, pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using the medicine.


Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Nicip Gel is banned for children under 12 years of age.


Uses of Nicip Gel

Benefits of Nicip Gel

In Pain relief

Nicip Gel 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 use at the right dosage. Use it exactly as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit. Do not use more or longer than needed.

Side effects of Nicip Gel

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

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Nicip Gel

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Nicip Gel works

Nicip Gel is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) in the skin.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nicip Gel 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 Nicip Gel during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Nicip Gel?

If you miss a dose of Nicip Gel, 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.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Nicip Gel
₹19.9/Gel
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₹26.92/gel
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Quick tips

  • Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages as these may increase the risk of side effects.
  • Do not apply to broken, diseased, infected, inflamed or irritated skin, or to open wounds.
  • Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
  • It may increase the risk of sunburn. Avoid exposing the treated area of skin to excessive sunlight.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Diphenylethers Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS

Interaction with drugs

Taking Nicip with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Acifon, Reclofen, Aceclocare
Life-threatening
Brand(s): Altrom, Cenorol, Cgtrom
Life-threatening
Brand(s): Aspirin, Actisprin, Asicom
Life-threatening
Brand(s): Vbrom
Life-threatening

Patient concerns

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I am taking TELMA AM40 for high BP once daily. I am a frequent traveler to foreign countries. Can I take NICIP and Cheston COLD Total medicine during emergency relief. Regards
Dr. Kamal Rijhwani
Physician
Ya there is no problemIn taking these along with
I am having pain in throat, fever, body pain and cold(running nose). I had azithromycine, calpol anf nicip. 3 day course. But still i am having fever. Pls help
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Since medicines are not helping I would suggest that get your throat examined in the clinic
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FAQs

Q. How to use Nicip Gel?

Before using Nicip Gel, clean and dry the affected area. Gently and thoroughly massage it into the skin. Be careful not to get the medication in your eyes or mouth. If Nicip Gel gets in your eyes accidentally, wash with plenty of water and call your doctor if your eyes are irritated.

Q. Is Nicip Gel a steroid?

No, Nicip Gel is not a steroid. It is a painkiller.

Q. What precautions do I need to take while using Nicip Gel?

Be careful not to get Nicip Gel into your eyes or mouth. If you happen to get it in your eyes, rinse off with plenty of water immediately and contact your doctor. You must not use Nicip Gel if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you notice any allergic reaction while using it for the first time. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines regularly, to prevent any allergic reaction with other medicines. Do not cover the area being treated with Nicip Gel with a bandage, as this may increase absorption of this medicine and increase the side effects. Do not use more than what is recommended to relieve your symptoms faster. Using more than what is advised will only increase the side effects. Let your doctor know if you are planning to conceive. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should use Nicip Gel only if prescribed by the doctor.

Q. What should I do if I forget to use Nicip Gel?

If you forget to use Nicip Gel, do not worry and continue using Nicip Gel as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.

Q. Can I stop using Nicip Gel when I feel better?

No, do not stop using Nicip Gel without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve, but for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.

Q. Is Nicip Gel safe?

Nicip Gel is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Use it exactly as directed by the doctor to get the most benefit. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Q. Is Nicip Gel an antibiotic?

Nicip Gel 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 Nicip Gel with paracetamol?

Nicip Gel 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 Nicip Gel contain aspirin?

Nicip Gel is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.

Q. Is Nicip Gel safe?

Nicip Gel is safe to use if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Nicip Gel for headache?

Nicip Gel can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Nicip Gel make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?

Nicip Gel does not make you feel drowsy at prescribed doses. However, an overdose of Nicip Gel can make you drowsy (feeling sleepy).

Q. Does Nicip Gel contain sulphur?

No, Nicip Gel does not contain sulphur.

Q. What does Nicip Gel treat or used for?

Nicip Gel 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 Nicip Gel with ibuprofen?

Nicip Gel 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 Nicip Gel with aspirin?

Nicip Gel 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 Nicip Gel safe?

Yes, Nicip Gel is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Nicip Gel banned?

No, Nicip Gel is not banned in India.

Q. Is Nicip Gel safe during breastfeeding?

It is not known if Nicip Gel is secreted in milk. So, any medicines containing Nicip Gel are not to be used during breastfeeding.

Q. Is Nicip Gel safe in pregnancy?

No, Nicip Gel 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 Nicip Gel in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.

Q. Is Nicip Gel safe in asthma?

Nicip Gel 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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