Nimaid: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Nimaid Information

Nimaid is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Fever, Pain. Other than this, Nimaid has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Nimaid is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Nimaid side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Nimaid normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Nimaid has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Nimaid related warnings talks about Nimaid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Nimaid can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Nimaid in conditions like Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Nimaid contraindications section.

Additionally, Nimaid may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Nimaid is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Nimaid Benefits & Uses
Nimaid Dosage & How to Take
Nimaid Side Effects
Nimaid Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Nimaid with Other Drugs
Nimaid Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Nimaid
Nimaid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Nimaid Benefits & Uses

Nimaid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Pain

Other Benefits

Headache
Toothache (Read More - Home remedies for toothache)
Joint Pain
Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)
Leg Pain (Read More - Home remedies for leg pain and weakness)
Body Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Body Pain)
Neck Pain (Read More - Home remedies for neck pain)
Wrist Pain

Nimaid Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Increase upto 200mg bid.
Geriatric	Disease: Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Increase upto 200mg bid.

Nimaid Related Warnings

Is the use of Nimaid safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Nimaid for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Nimaid safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Nimaid in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Nimaid on the Kidneys?

Use of Nimaid may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Nimaid on the Liver?

Nimaid may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Nimaid on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Nimaid. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Nimaid with Other Drugs

Nimaid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Piroxicam

Indomethacin

Severe

Ketoconazole

Methotrexate

Moderate

Warfarin

Nimaid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nimaid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Nimaid

Is this Nimaid habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Nimaid.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Nimaid will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Nimaid only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Nimaid for mental disorders.

No

Nimaid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nimaid

There is no information on the effects of taking Nimaid with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Nimaid

Taking Nimaid with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Nimaid

Question over 4 years ago

Can Nimaid be used for toothache?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Ideally Nimaid is not prescribed by a doctor for a toothache. However, in the absence of painkillers such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen etc, nimesulide can be taken to get instant relief from tooth pain. Generally, for treating toothache arising due to dental cavities and dental procedures ibuprofen along with antibiotics are recommended by dentists to reduce swelling and pain.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Nimaid an antibiotic?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease

Nimaid is a painkiller, not an antibiotic drug. It is used to treat the short-lasting painful inflammatory conditions such as sports injuries, sinusitis, and other ear-nose-throat disorders, dental surgery, bursitis (Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac in the joints), lower backache, dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation), post-operative pain, osteoarthritis, and fever.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Nimaid cause weight gain?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Nimaid does not cause weight gain because of medication increase in cellular metabolism occur in skeletal muscles (voluntary muscle), due to uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation (loss of coupling between respiration and ATP (adenosine triphosphate which stores energy) production.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Nimaid work?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Nimaid is an analgesic (painkiller) which relieves pain arising from the affected area by suppressing the cyclooxygenase 2 (increases the inflammatory response.)

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Nimaid on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. , General Physician

Discontinuation of Nimaid on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.