Nimesulide Suspension is a pain-relieving medicine. It is taken to treat inflammatory conditions, including joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, postoperative painful conditions, fever, and period pain.

Nimesulide Suspension should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses, as this will make the medicine less effective.

Some common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

To make sure Nimesulide Suspension is safe for you, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Nimesulide Suspension is not recommended for use in pregnant or lactating women and patients with kidney or liver diseases.

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

Uses of Nimesulide Suspension

Benefits of Nimesulide Suspension

In Treatment of Fever

Nimesulide Suspension is used to reduce a high temperature (fever). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor.

In Pain relief

Nimesulide Suspension is used to treat aches and pains. It blocks chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It relieves pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, and muscle aches. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed, as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.

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Side effects of Nimesulide Suspension

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 Nimesulide

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Increased liver enzymes

How to use Nimesulide Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Nimesulide Suspension is to be taken with food.

How Nimesulide Suspension works

Nimesulide Suspension 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).

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nimesulide Suspension.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nimesulide Suspension 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 Nimesulide Suspension during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Nimesulide Suspension alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Nimesulide Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nimesulide Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Nimesulide Suspension is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Nimesulide Suspension is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Nimesulide Suspension?

If you miss a dose of Nimesulide Suspension, 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.

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Quick tips

Take it with food or milk to prevent an upset stomach.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Nimesulide Suspension as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Diphenylethers Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

NSAID's-Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (Others)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Nimesulide with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Methotrexate (Injection Route) Severe

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts. Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.

Methotrexate (Injection Route) Severe

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts. Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.

Tacrolimus (Oral Route) Severe

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Co... More

Methotrexate (Injection Route) Severe

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts. Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.

Methotrexate (Injection Route) Severe

Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts. Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.

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Patient concerns

What happened when we use cipla nimesulide 100mg capsules used at a time 4

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

It's a pain killer

My wife has a headache and fever she is taking Nimesulide+Paracetamol is it safe or not?.

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Nimuselide is not a safe drug dear. Kindly avoid it. Plain paracetamol preprations are safe and effective.

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FAQs

Is Nimesulide Suspension an antibiotic?

Nimesulide Suspension is not an antibiotic, it belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drugs) which help in relieving pain associated with various conditions.

Can I take Nimesulide Suspension with paracetamol?

Nimesulide Suspension 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.

Is Nimesulide Suspension safe?

Nimesulide Suspension is safe to use if taken at the prescribed dose and duration advised by your doctor.

Can I take Nimesulide Suspension for headaches?

Nimesulide Suspension can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.

Is Nimesulide Suspension banned?

No, Nimesulide Suspension is not banned in India. However, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Nimesulide Suspension is banned for children under 12 years of age.

Is Nimesulide Suspension safe in pregnancy?

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

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