Nimesulide(100mg)
Uses
Nimesulide is used to treat acute pain, osteoarthritis (pain and swelling of joints due to degeneration) and pain during periods.
How it works
Nimesulide belongs to a class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which works by blocking the production of prostaglandins (a chemical associated with pain) thereby relieving pain and inflammation.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration. Nimesulide is available in the form of tablets, capsules, granules and oral suspension.
Adults and children ?12 years of age: 100 mg twice daily.
Children <12 years: not recommended.
Common side effects
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and increased level of liver enzymes, Constipation, gas, gastritis (causing pain in abdomen, nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea), itching, rash, dizziness, high blood pressure, breathlessness, increased sweating and swelling, anemia, abnormal blood counts, hypersensitivity reactions.
Who should not take
Patients allergic to Nimesulide, aspirin, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs/ pain-killers) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Pregnant and breast feeding women. If you suffer from, or have in the past suffered from:
Liver dysfunction due to Nimesulide.
Stomach or gut ulcer or bleeding from the stomach or gut due to ulcer.
viral or bacterial infections of the eye.
bleeding tendencies or clotting disorder.
severe heart, kidney, or liver disease. Paracetamol(500mg)
Uses
Paracetamol is used for the relief of mild to moderate pain in conditions such as headache (including migraine), toothache, ear pain, joint pain, pain during menstruation, fever, feverish colds, and flu.
How it works
Paracetamol belongs to class of medications called analgesics (painkiller) and antipyretics (fever reducing). Paracetamol reduces pain by increasing the pain threshold. It reduces fever by acting on the temperature-regulating region of brain, resulting in increased blood flow across the skin, sweating and heat loss.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Adults, elderly and adolescents over 12 years: 0.5 to 1 g every 4 to 6 hours.
Children 6 to 12 years: 250 to 500 mg every 4 hours to a maximum of 2 g (4 tablets of 500 mg) in 24 hours.
Children below 6 years of age: paracetamol oral suspension (120 mg/5 ml) should be given. 3
Nimesulide(100mg)
Uses
Nimesulide is used to treat acute pain, osteoarthritis (pain and swelling of joints due to degeneration) and pain during periods.
How it works
Nimesulide belongs to a class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which works by blocking the production of prostaglandins (a chemical associated with pain) thereby relieving pain and inflammation.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration. Nimesulide is available in the form of tablets, capsules, granules and oral suspension.
Adults and children ?12 years of age: 100 mg twice daily.
Children