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Nimelide Fen is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Fever, Pain, Muscle Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Nimelide Fen has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Nimelide Fen depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Nimelide Fen as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Nimelide Fen go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Nimelide Fen is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Nimelide Fen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Nimelide Fen is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Stomach Infection, Skin Rash are examples of such conditions. The section on Nimelide Fen contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Nimelide Fen may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Nimelide Fen is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Nimelide Fen is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nimelide Fen is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Nimelide Fen safe for pregnant women?
Nimelide Fen shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Nimelide Fen safe during breastfeeding?
Nimelide Fen has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Nimelide Fen on the Kidneys?
Use of Nimelide Fen may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Nimelide Fen on the Liver?
Effects of Nimelide Fen on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Nimelide Fen on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Nimelide Fen. 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.
Nimelide Fen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nimelide Fen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nimelide Fen habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Nimelide Fen is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Nimelide Fen
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Nimelide Fen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nimelide Fen
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Nimelide Fen as it can have severe side effects.
No, Nimelide Fen does not cause drowsiness because prescribed Nimelide Fen has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of Nimelide Fen may lead to lethargy, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, gastrointestinal bleeding. Hypertension, acute renal failure, coma, and respiratory depression may occur but are rare.
Nimelide Fen should not be taken when a person has been detected with dengue. This is because nimesulide may cause internal bleeding which can be fatal during dengue. To bring down fever in dengue patients, paracetamol can be given along with plenty of fluids such as soups, juices, and water. Along with taking precautionary measures mentioned above, seek medical advice right away in case of Dengue as negligence and low platelet counts may lead to fatal consequences. You are highly recommended to follow the doctor's instructions.
Yes, you can take Nimelide Fen for headache. It can provide you temporary relief. If your pain does not subside after taking 4 tablets of this Nimelide Fen. Consult a doctor right away.
Nimelide Fen is a brand name of nimesulide. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs). It has been used primarily for short-lasting painful inflammatory conditions like 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 for fever.
Yes, Nimelide Fen is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as stomach pain, heartburn, pruritus.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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