The drug "Nimesil" (analogs): all the pros and cons

Probably, many are familiar with the drug "Nimesil". Some took the powder when the tooth hurt, and someone advised someone to drink a pill with the flu. The drug "Nimesil" (powder) and its analogues have established themselves as high-speed assistants at high temperature and pain of various etiologies. It is used for arthritis and trauma as an anesthetic, with angina and SARS as a symptomatic treatment.

Analogs of the drug "Nimesil"

"Nimesil" means a series of non-steroidal drugs with anti-inflammatory, temperature-lowering and analgesic action. The active substance is nimesulide. Preparations with it under different names are produced practically all over the world in the form of tablets, powder and gel. However, the drug "Nimesil" (analogs and prices are presented in the table) is the most commonly purchased.

The composition of all these drugs includes nimesulide, their action is almost identical. The choice depends on personal preferences and trust in a particular pharmaceutical company.

Substitutes of Nimesil

Although the "Nimesil" remedy differs from other NSAID products with a high degree of safety, in some countries of the world, including in the USA, the sale of the powder is prohibited because of hepatotoxic effect. It can be replaced by other non-steroid agents. However, it is worth remembering that the attending physician should choose an alternative to the Nimesil tablets. The analog will have a similar therapeutic effect, but the active substance will act already another active component.

We present the list of the most popular substitutes for "Nimesil":

• "Artrocore", capsules;

• "Artra Chondroitin", tablets and capsules;

• "Glucosamine", tablets and powder for oral administration;

• "Chondroxide", tablets and gel;

• Meloksikam, tablets;

• "Nurofen", tablets and suspension;

• "Diclofenac", tablets, gel and solution for injection;
  
  
• Ibuprofen, tablets;

• "Sustilac", tablets;

• "Artradol", solution for intravenous injections;

• "Biartrin", solution for the / m introduction;

• "Mukosat", solution for intravenous injections;

• "Chondroitin", capsules and solution for intravenous injections;

• Rumalon, injection.

Only second-generation drugs, non-selective COX-2 inhibitors (Aspirin, Indomethacin, Paracetamol and the like are not included in the list) are included in the list of substitutes.

The choice of drugs: "Nimesil" or "Meloksikam"?

A good antipyretic effect, removing painful symptoms in inflammation, has the "Nimesil" remedy. The analogue, the drug "Meloxicam", is just as effective, but it does not negatively affect the liver. In acute and chronic hepatitis, as well as in cases of bile excision, it is advisable to use a substitute drug. If you need a quick effect and under the condition of a short reception, you can use the powder "Nimesil". Tablets "Meloksikam" are slightly slower, but their effect is longer in time. The product is excellent for removing pain syndrome in nerve diseases and repetitive muscle pain, significantly reducing the frequency of exacerbations.

The choice of drugs: "Nimesil" or "Diclofenac"?

The drug "Diclofenac" is widely popular due to its analgesic effect and rapid relief of inflammation. In this case, it is fairly easy to tolerate. In the aggregate of efficiency, price and portability, the drug "Nimesil" is losing to it. The analogue, the drug "Diclofenac", is more affordable, which is important for many people. However, when he is admitted, there is a greater risk of ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, but there is practically no harmful effect on the liver and kidneys. The drug "Diclofenac" is more effective in arthritis and trauma, while Nimesil powder is the leader in menstrual pain and headache. All these factors should be considered when choosing a drug.

Despite a rather impressive list of side effects, people who take the remedy "Nimesil", speak about it positively. A quick effect and a fairly long action (7-8 hours) allow a person to rest and gain strength. Toothache, tenderness of joints and ligaments, infringement of nerves, menstrual and traumatic pains - all this is possible under the means of "Nimesil". Single negative statements about this drug sound only if they are afraid of the diseases listed in the list of side effects. Knowing that serious pathological changes will not occur with a short reception, people prefer to take Nimesil powder. The analogue of it, of course, also has its pluses and minuses, so the choice of a particular drug should be approached with particular care.