Nimulide is a medicine that is now known to many people as a remedy for diseases accompanied by pain syndrome. It is really effective, however, like any medicine, it has certain rules of reception, violating which, you can cause the opposite effect. Let's consider this drug in more detail, starting with the analysis of the composition.
Composition of nimulide and form of release
So, Nimulid belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - selective inhibitors of COX-2. In a state of validity, the tablets have a light yellow color and a round shape. On one side you can read the inscription "NIMULID", and on the other you can see the logo.
One tablet contains 100 mg of nimesulide and also excipients:
- lactose;
- croscarmellose sodium;
- colloidal silicon dioxide;
- corn starch;
- povidone;
- docusate sodium;
- polysorbate.
Tablets can be in several forms, on which the method of reception depends: for example, nimulide, presented in lingual tablets, resolves, and the classical ones are washed down with water.
Nimulide tablets - a drug against pain, inflammation and heat
Among the main indications of nimulide are the following:
- rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis;
- exacerbation of gout ;
- osteochondrosis with radicular syndrome;
- ankylosing spondylitis ;
- osteoarthritis;
- myalgia of different genesis;
- inflammation of soft tissues;
- pain syndromes.
The main effect of nimulide on the body is antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic. Therefore, the drug is often prescribed for colds, which are accompanied by inflammation of the ENT organs, fever and headache.
Instructions for taking nimoolide tablets
Like all NSAIDs, nimulide should be taken after a meal, as it adversely affects the gastric mucosa. However, this form of administration slows the absorption of the substance, and the expectation of the effect lasts longer. Nimulide should be washed down with warm filtered water, and tablets for resorption of nimulide are placed under the tongue, not swallowing, waiting for complete dissolution.
How to take Nimulide?
Children who are less than 12 years old and weigh less than 40 kg should not take medication.
Adults and children older than this age are prescribed no more than 2 tablets per day (morning and evening), and in severe cases, the maximum daily dosage should not exceed 5 mg / kg.
People with renal insufficiency should take special care with nimulide, reducing the daily dosage to 100 mg.
Nimulide for pregnant women
During lactation and also during pregnancy, nimulide is prohibited.
Cases of overdose - what to do?
If the dosage was not met during treatment, and nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, apathy, and in some cases - arterial hypertension, gastrointestinal bleeding, renal failure or other adverse symptoms, then symptomatic treatment is applied, because there is no antidote for nimesulide. If after an overdose more than 4 hours have not passed, then you need to induce vomiting and apply sorbents.
Contraindications for use
Nimulid has more contraindications than testimony:
- peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum;
- gastrointestinal bleeding;
- impaired renal function;
- heart failure;
- hyperkalemia;
- at an allergy to the basic or additional substances;
- liver failure;
- children's age (up to 12 years);
- lactation period;
- pregnancy.
How to store Nimulid?
Nimulide can be used for 5 years after manufacturing. Storage of such a medicine should be in a place inaccessible to children. To nimulide did not lose its properties, keep it in a package at a temperature of no higher than 25 degrees and not lower than 15 degrees.