Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Nimesulide
Chemical Class
Sulphone Anilide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
Nimesulide is NSAID ( non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) reported to be selective inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2). It has been ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Sulphone Anilide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Sulphone Anilide. It belongs to Cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Nimesulide is 308.30.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
0 to 100 mg — 12 hourly
Increase upto 200mg bid.
2
Adult · topical
3 to 0 % — As recommended.
Increase upto 200mg bid.
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Nimesulide is contraindicated in conditions like GI ulceration, GI hemorrhage
Important Warnings
Nimesulide must be used with care among patients with a history of bleeding, with illnesses of the upper gastrointestinal tract and to subjects undergoing treatment with anticoagulants or drugs that inhibit platelet aggregation
The patients must be under direct medical supervision while taking substances with limited gastric tolerance at the same time
Since the drug is eliminated mainly through the kidneys, patient with the renal insufficiency must have a lower dosage depending on the glomerular filtration rate
The product must not be administered to the patient with severe renal insufficiency
The product can cause water retention, therefore it must not be administered to the patient with reduced cardiac function
Patients whose activity require alertness must take the product with care in case they notice drowsiness or vertigo during therapy
Cases of visual disturbances when using other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been reported, If eye problems appear, the treatment must be interrupted and an eye examination must be performed
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Nimesulidewhich give rise to further complications include Stevens Johnson syndromeLyell's syndromehepatoxicity. Nimesulide produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Anaphylaxis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Nimesulide therapy. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Nimesulide include HypotensionHypothermia. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Nimesulide are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include HeadacheDrowsinessNauseaPainVertigoThrombocytopeniaMelenaDiaphoresisErythema
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Nimesulide was found.
Price Intelligence
Rs 109.8
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 10.98 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 109.8
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