"Nimulide" (gel)

"Nimulide" (gel) refers to non-narcotic analgesics and is dispensed without a doctor's prescription. This preparation is also available in the form of tablets (dispersible, soluble and for dissolving), granules and suspensions.

"Nimulide" (gel) is intended for external use only and the main component in this preparation is nimesulide. As auxiliary substances, purified 95% ethyl alcohol, giprolose, carbomer, phosphoric acid, triacetin, purified water, 0106-G flavor and MSC-03 are used. This product is available in tubes of 10, as well as 20 and 30 grams, which are one placed in cardboard packs.

Indications for use

Nimulide (gel) is used when it is necessary to treat arthralgia, myalgia and pain in the lower back, as well as with degenerative and inflammatory diseases of periarticular structures and joints.

Tablets have a wider range of applications: psoriatic, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, inflammation of tendons and ligaments, various pain syndromes, myalgia, ankylosing spondylitis, a febrile syndrome that occurs due to infectious inflammatory diseases.

Lingual tablets are usually used in the presence of inflammations that arise due to infections of the respiratory tract of both bacterial and viral nature, as well as to relieve pain from various injuries and damage to the OD apparatus and during the postoperative period.

Suspension is used mainly for children in the treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases, a goal, an ear, a nose, with injuries of the musculoskeletal system, as well as various injuries of soft tissues, as well as with toothache and rheumatoid arthritis.

Contraindications for use

The drug can not be used in the presence of hypersensitivity to nimesulide, inside it is not used for ulcer diseases, violations in the work of the liver and kidneys, as well as during pregnancy and lactation.

Possible side effects

The use of Nimulide in various medicinal forms can cause heartburn, vomiting, gastralgia, headache, diarrhea, fluid retention, drowsiness, dizziness and allergic reactions. It is also possible the appearance of anemia, bronchospasm, thrombocytopenia, hematuria, agranulocytosis, a longer bleeding time.

The use of Nimulide (gel) can cause local reactions such as peeling, skin rash and itching, skin irritation, transient skin discoloration.

Nimulide (gel) - instructions for use

The gel is applied only externally and no more than 3-4 times a day. Squeeze out about 3 cm of gel and rub it with light finger movements into the painful area, then you should wash your hands thoroughly. The amount of gel depends on the size of the painful zone, but it can not be applied more than 4 times a day, the maximum dose should not be more than 5 mg / kg / day, and the entire duration of treatment is about a month.

Lingual tablets should be taken orally, while drinking plenty of water. It is taken 1 tablet twice a day. The tablet can be swallowed or absorbed, in the latter case it is also necessary to swallow and saliva.

Dispersible tablets are first dropped into a glass with a small amount of water, after which the dispersion is drunk.

Suspension is usually taken before meals, and if there are abnormalities in the work of the digestive tract, then after it. Children should not take more than 5 mg / kg / day.

At this time there are no cases of overdose with the drug.

When using the drug "Nimulide" (gel), the instruction indicates that it is not applied to the mucous membranes and to those parts of the skin that are already affected by infections and dermatoses. It is also undesirable to apply it to open wounds and damaged areas of skin. The gel is applied smoothly and lightly, it can not be strongly rubbed, after application, it is impossible to cover the patches with occlusive dressings .