Nimesil is a frequently prescribed drug in modern medicine that has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect on the body. Unfortunately, no one is immune from medical errors.
For this reason, you must independently study the instructions to the drug before its use. Such a preventive measure will help avoid the occurrence of the negative effects of taking the medicine.
What are the components of the drug, its pharmacological properties
The release form of Nimesil is a powder that is used to prepare a suspension. The color of the powder is light yellow. The drug has an orange smell and comes in 9, 15 or 30 sachets per pack.
Nimesulide Formula
Each bag of the drug contains nimesulide (in a volume of 100 mg). Auxiliary substances are: maltodextrin, sucrose, ketomacrogol 1000, orange flavor, anhydrous citric acid.
The tool has anti-inflammatory action, as well as analgesic and antipyretic. Immediately after entering the body, Nimesil components are absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract.
The maximum concentration of the drug in the blood is observed 3 hours after taking it. The half-life of the components of the drug from the body is observed after 4-6 hours. Complete removal of the drug occurs with the help of the kidneys.
In which cases it is allowed, and in which it is forbidden to take medicine
The main indications for taking the drug Nimesil are:
- infectious inflammatory processes occurring in the body;
- degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the motor system, for example, the development of arthritis, osteochondrosis, rheumatism, etc .;
- pathology in the field of gynecology and urology;
- vascular disease;
- heat of varying intensity;
- toothache, headache, menstrual pain;
- pain syndrome that occurs after surgery and injury.
The drug is used to eliminate sudden pain and for long-term treatment of diseases. In addition to such a large list of indications, there are also contraindications. These include:
- pregnancy and lactation period;
- existing pathologies of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines;
- predisposition to bleeding and thrombosis;
- bronchial asthma;
- frequent consumption of alcoholic beverages;
- intolerance to the components of the drug.
Also not recommended to take Nimesil children under the age of 12 years.
How to dilute Nimesil powder and drink properly
How to take medicine? To eliminate unpleasant symptoms, the powder is taken in a volume of 1 sachet 2 times a day. The interval between receptions should not be less than 8 hours.
The optimal daily intake of the drug is 200 mg. If the drug is used in the first days of a viral infection or in the postoperative period, the dosage can be exceeded up to 300 mg.
How to dilute the drug? Powder bag should be poured into a cup with a volume of 200 ml (or in a glass) and pour warm boiled water.
To reduce the risk of exacerbation of a disease such as gastritis, as well as to prevent bleeding in the stomach, the remedy should be taken only after a meal.
Instructions for use for children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation
The drug is allowed to take children from the age of 12 and only by prescription. If the pain arises in the child is tolerable and is not acute, it is better to resort to folk remedies. For example, when not high temperature, you can drink lime tea with honey and raspberries.
How to take Nimesil powder during pregnancy and lactation? In accordance with the instructions, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent may adversely affect the body of both the pregnant woman and the fetus in the womb.
Possible violation of the functioning of the kidneys, the development of complications such as pulmonary hypertension, bleeding, peripheral edema.
For these reasons, Nimesil is not recommended for use during pregnancy and during breastfeeding, as its components penetrate into breast milk. In an exceptional case, it is possible to use the medicine if the potential benefit to the mother exceeds the potential harm to the fetus.
In such cases, a minimum dosage is prescribed for a short period of administration.
Adverse symptoms and signs of overdose
Side effects from taking the drug, often occur during overdose:
- in the organs of the digestive tract: pain, retching, nausea, diarrhea and constipation;
- in the nervous system: sleep disturbance, migraine, apathy towards other people, dizziness, anxiety syndrome;
- in the cardiovascular system and blood: increased heart rate, pressure jumps, anemia;
- in the organs of the respiratory system: a sense of lack of air, bronchospasm;
- on the skin: rash, pruritic syndrome, dermatitis, signs of urticaria;
- less often is the development of renal failure, nephritis, dysuria.
Of the side effects, it is worth highlighting the increase in the overall temperature, general malaise, asthenia, impaired visual function, increased levels of potassium in the bloodstream. If such symptoms occur, it is recommended to immediately stop the use of Nimesil and tell the doctor about them.
Concomitant use of other drugs
Prohibited the joint reception of Nimesil and acetylsalicylic acid in order to avoid bleeding.
It is recommended to take Nimesil and Methotrexate with special attention. The break between taking funds should be at least a day. Otherwise, the level of methotrexate in the blood increases, and its toxicity increases. If you take Cyclosporin together with Nimesil, the nephrotoxicity of the latter also increases.
The average price of the drug in Russia and Ukraine
In cities of Russia, the average cost of the drug varies between 500-600 rubles. per pack (30 packs). If you buy individually, one bag will cost an average of 25-35 rubles.
In the cities of Ukraine, the average price of one package reaches 9 UAH. Packing in 30 bags costs about 200-250 UAH.
Consumer reviews
I take medicine for severe pain in my legs that occurs after walking. The doctor recommended Nimesil to drink in a course of 10 days, after which the pain disappeared and no longer occurs. Side effects were also not observed.
Olga Ivanovna, 39 years old, Moscow
Almost all my life I suffer from a headache. Citramon and other drugs with a similar effect are not effective in my case. Referring to a specialist, he advised to drink Nimesil. And, however, after 20 minutes after taking the medication, the symptom disappears. Adverse symptoms do not occur.
Marina Aleksandrovna, 54 years old, Omsk
Nimesil powder always saves me from pain in the lumbar region and is effective for root syndrome. There are never side effects, which makes me very happy. Now, for any pain, I am saved only by this remedy.
Yakov Georgievich, 49 years old, Kaliningrad
Conclusion
The medicine Nimesil in powder form is an excellent remedy for eliminating the pain of any etiology and removing the heat. The drug is suitable for the treatment of both adults and children from 12 years of age.
To avoid negative effects, it is important to know that the drug is contraindicated to take during pregnancy and lactation, with the development of bronchial asthma, diseases of the gastrointestinal mucosa, in the case of individual intolerance to its components.
If you have such alarming symptoms as pain in the abdomen, emetic urge, dizziness, rash on the skin, it is necessary to finish the use of Nimesil and consult a specialist.
If you correctly carry out all the prescriptions of the instructions to the drug, you can achieve a lasting effect from taking it.
Additional information about the drug Nimesil can be found in the following video.
