Nimulid Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions including joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, postoperative painful condition, fever, and period pain.

Nimulid Tablet 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 it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you're using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Nimulid Tablet

Pain relief
Treatment of Fever

Benefits of Nimulid Tablet

In Pain relief

Nimulid Tablet 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 taken at the right dosage.

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.

In Treatment of Fever

Nimulid Tablet is also 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.

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Side effects of Nimulid Tablet

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 Nimulid

Vomiting
Nausea
Diarrhea

How to use Nimulid Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nimulid Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Nimulid Tablet works

Nimulid Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (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 Nimulid Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nimulid Tablet 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 Nimulid Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

UNSAFE

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

What if you forget to take Nimulid Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Nimulid Tablet, 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

Nimulid Tablet is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever.
Take it with food or milk to prevent 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 Nimulid Tablet 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 Nimulid with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Aceclofenac

Brand(s): Acifon, Reclofen, Aceclocare

Life-threatening

Acenocoumarol

Brand(s): Altrom, Cenorol, Cgtrom

Life-threatening

Aspirin

Brand(s): M Spirin, Aspirin, Asalite

Life-threatening

Bromfenac

Brand(s): Vbrom

Life-threatening

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Patient concerns

Abdominal pain in groin area and low rated fever. Consulted with a M.D. he prescribe percin 600mg and nimulid sp what happened to me is it epididymitis? Should I continue with this tabs?

Dr. Praveen Pushkar

Urology

I vnt examined u, so i CNT tell. Get urine routine examination, complete blood count, ultrasound scrotum done

fever and 2 months pregnant can take combiflan

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

No take Crocin for pain relief

User feedback

Patients taking Nimulid Tablet

Twice A Day

48%

Once A Day

48%

Thrice A Day

Four Times A *

*Four Times A Day

What are you using Nimulid Tablet for?

Pain relief

43%

Fever

34%

Others

10%

Headache

Osteoarthriti*

*Osteoarthritis

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

53%

Poor

24%

Average

23%

What were the side-effects while using Nimulid Tablet?

Nausea

25%

No Side Effec*

25%

Abdominal pai*

12%

Rash

12%

Constipation

12%

*No Side Effect, Abdominal pain

How do you take Nimulid Tablet?

With food

96%

Empty stomach

Please rate Nimulid Tablet on price

Expensive

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Not Expensive

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Average

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FAQs

Q. Is Nimulid Tablet an antibiotic?

Nimulid Tablet 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 Nimulid Tablet with paracetamol?

Nimulid Tablet 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 Nimulid Tablet contain aspirin?

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

Q. Is Nimulid Tablet safe?

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

Q. Can I take Nimulid Tablet for headache?

Nimulid Tablet can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Nimulid Tablet make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?

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

Q. Does Nimulid Tablet contain sulphur?

No, Nimulid Tablet does not contain sulphur.

Q. What does Nimulid Tablet treat or used for?

Nimulid Tablet 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 Nimulid Tablet with ibuprofen?

Nimulid Tablet 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 Nimulid Tablet with aspirin?

Nimulid Tablet 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 Nimulid Tablet safe?

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

Q. Is Nimulid Tablet banned?

No, Nimulid Tablet is not banned in India.

Q. Is Nimulid Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

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

Q. Is Nimulid Tablet safe in pregnancy?

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

Q. Is Nimulid Tablet safe in asthma?

Nimulid Tablet 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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