The drug 'Nimulide'. Instructions for use

The drug "Nimulide" (tablets) describes the instruction as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, which is part of the sulfonanilide class. The medicine has antipyretic, analgesic properties. There is also a solution for oral administration or transdermal cream for external use.

Characterizing the mechanism of action of the drug "Nimulide", the instruction for use indicates its ability to suppress the synthesis of prostaglandins, the platelet activation factor, the necrosis factor in alpha tumors, and also the synthesis of histamine and proteinases.

Purpose, dosage regimen

The drug "Nimulide" instructions for use recommends with sprains, bursitis, tenosynovitis, tendinitis, osteoarthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis. The medication is prescribed as a symptomatic therapy for inflammatory processes complicated by fever and pain syndrome. Such conditions include, in particular, trauma in the locomotor apparatus, wounds and injuries of soft tissues, otitis media, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and other diseases of the throat, ear and nose, back pain, postoperative period. The drug "Nimulid" is also used in gynecology and dentistry (for toothache, for example). In addition, the drug is prescribed for inflammatory processes and febrile conditions due to infections in the upper parts of the respiratory system (bacterial or viral nature).

In the form of tablets , Nimulide is prescribed one hundred milligrams twice a day after or after a meal. Tablets for oral administration must be swallowed whole. Drink followed by a sufficient amount of water. The tablet is lignal (for resorption) placed in the oral cavity, where it begins to dissolve in the saliva. After complete dissolution, the saliva is swallowed. The maximum dose per day is two hundred milligrams.

The drug "Nimulide" (suspension) instruction recommends the use in pediatrics. The optimal dose is one and a half milligrams per kilogram of weight. The amount obtained is divided into two or three doses. For children, the maximum dose per day is five milligrams per kilogram for two or three doses.

When appointing elderly patients a "Nimulide" drug, the instructions for use do not require a dose adjustment.

When taking the drug, some negative reactions may occur. To side effects of the drug "Nimulide" instructions for use include diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, a feeling of discomfort in the epigastrium, nausea. In addition, headaches, drowsiness, dizziness, bronchospasm, hives, itching can be noted. In rare cases, local reactions were observed.

Contraindications

Nimulide is not prescribed for the disorder of hepatic or renal activity of pronounced character, erosive and ulcerative disturbances in the digestive system in the acute stage, with hypersensitivity.

In clinical practice, there is insufficient information about the safety of taking medication by pregnant and lactating patients. In this regard, the drug "Nimulide" (in any dosage form) is not assigned to these categories of patients.

special instructions

When prescribing a Nimulide drug, care must be taken with patients who have congestive heart failure, visual impairment, hypertension, liver or kidney disorders.

The drug has an effect on the ability to concentrate attention and exhibit psychomotor reactions, causes drowsiness and dizziness. These facts should be taken into account by persons whose activities are characterized as potentially dangerous.

Before using Nimulide, you should consult a doctor and read the instructions.