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Zelid Suspension is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fever, Pain. The alternative uses of Zelid Suspension have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Zelid Suspension is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
While these are the most often observed Zelid Suspension side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zelid Suspension are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Zelid Suspension's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Zelid Suspension has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zelid Suspension related warnings section.
Zelid Suspension is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Zelid Suspension have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Zelid Suspension may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zelid Suspension is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Zelid Suspension 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.
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Is the use of Zelid Suspension safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Zelid will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Zelid Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Zelid for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Zelid Suspension on the Kidneys?
Use of Zelid may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Zelid Suspension on the Liver?
Effects of Zelid on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Zelid Suspension on the Heart?
Zelid can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zelid Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zelid Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Zelid Suspension.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Zelid Suspension will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Zelid Suspension should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zelid Suspension for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zelid Suspension
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Zelid Suspension together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zelid Suspension
Taking alcohol with Zelid Suspension can be dangerous.
No, Zelid does not cause drowsiness because prescribed Zelid has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of Zelid may lead to lethargy, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, gastrointestinal bleeding. Hypertension, acute renal failure, coma, and respiratory depression may occur but are rare.
Zelid should be taken orally twice in a day after a meal.
Zelid is primarily not used to treat the common cold and sore throat. It can only relieve cold-related symptoms such as a fever, headache, earache, and aching joints. It doesn't help in relieving cough or stuffy nose.
Zelid 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, Zelid can be taken with paracetamol. There is no drug interaction found between them.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 203-204