Nicalid Suspension

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Composition FOR Nicalid 5mg/5ml Suspension

Nimesulide(5mg/5ml)

food interaction for Nicalid Suspension

alcohol interaction for Nicalid Suspension

pregnancy interaction for Nicalid Suspension

lactation interaction for Nicalid Suspension

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alcohol
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lactation
Nicalid Suspension is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nicalid Suspension.
UNSAFE
Nicalid Suspension is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Nicalid Suspension during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Nicalid 5mg/5ml Suspension

Nimesulide(5mg/5ml)

Nicalid suspension uses

{med_name} is used for fever and pain relief.

How nicalid suspension works

Nicalid Suspension is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Common side effects of nicalid suspension

Nausea, Itching, Diarrhea, Flatulence, Dizziness, High blood pressure, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Hypersensitivity, Breathlessness, Vomiting, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Gastrointestinal ulcer, Skin eruptions, Fulminant hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Low blood platelets, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Renal failure, Increased liver enzymes

SUBSTITUTES FOR Nicalid Suspension

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR Nicalid Suspension

  • Nimesulide is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever.
  • Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
  • Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Nimesulide as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Frequently asked questions FOR Nicalid 5mg/5ml Suspension

Nimesulide

Q. Is Nicalid Suspension an antibiotic?
Nicalid Suspension is not an antibiotic, it belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug) which helps in relieving pain associated with various disease conditions.
Q. Can I take Nicalid Suspension with paracetamol?
Nicalid Suspension and paracetamol belong to the same class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drugs). Taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. However, please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.
Q. Does Nicalid Suspension contain aspirin?
Nicalid Suspension is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.
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Q. Is Nicalid Suspension safe?
Nicalid Suspension is safe to use if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take Nicalid Suspension for headache?
Nicalid Suspension can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.
Q. Does Nicalid Suspension make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?
Nicalid Suspension does not make you feel drowsy at prescribed doses. However, an overdose of Nicalid Suspension can make you drowsy (feeling sleepy).
Q. Does Nicalid Suspension contain sulphur?
No, Nicalid Suspension does not contain sulphur.
Q. What does Nicalid Suspension treat or used for?
Nicalid Suspension is used to treat acute pain, painful osteoarthritis (degeneration of joints) and primary dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.
Q. Can I take Nicalid Suspension with ibuprofen?
Nicalid Suspension can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.<br>
Q. Can I take Nicalid Suspension with aspirin?
Nicalid Suspension can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Is Nicalid Suspension safe?
Yes, Nicalid Suspension is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Nicalid Suspension banned?
No, Nicalid Suspension is not banned in India.
Q. Is Nicalid Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
It is not known if Nicalid Suspension is secreted in milk. So, any medicines containing Nicalid Suspension are not to be used during breastfeeding.
Q. Is Nicalid Suspension safe in pregnancy?
No, Nicalid Suspension is not safe to be used in pregnancy especially in the last three months. There have been reports of kidney failure in newborn babies if the mother was taking Nicalid Suspension in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.
Q. Is Nicalid Suspension safe in asthma?
Nicalid Suspension is reported to be safe in patients with asthma if taken as advised by your doctor. However, always share your disease history with the doctor in case you have asthma and you are advised to take other medicines.
Q. Is Nicalid Suspension an antibiotic?
Nicalid Suspension is not an antibiotic, it belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug) which helps in relieving pain associated with various disease conditions.
Q. Can I take Nicalid Suspension with paracetamol?
Nicalid Suspension and paracetamol belong to the same class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drugs). Taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. However, please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.
Q. Does Nicalid Suspension contain aspirin?
Nicalid Suspension is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.
Q. Is Nicalid Suspension safe?
Nicalid Suspension is safe to use if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take Nicalid Suspension for headache?
Nicalid Suspension can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.
Q. Does Nicalid Suspension make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?
Nicalid Suspension does not make you feel drowsy at prescribed doses. However, an overdose of Nicalid Suspension can make you drowsy (feeling sleepy).
Q. Does Nicalid Suspension contain sulphur?
No, Nicalid Suspension does not contain sulphur.
Q. What does Nicalid Suspension treat or used for?
Nicalid Suspension is used to treat acute pain, painful osteoarthritis (degeneration of joints) and primary dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.
Q. Can I take Nicalid Suspension with ibuprofen?
Nicalid Suspension can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.<br>
Q. Can I take Nicalid Suspension with aspirin?
Nicalid Suspension can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Is Nicalid Suspension banned?
No, Nicalid Suspension is not banned in India. However, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Nicalid Suspension is banned for children under 12 years of age
Q. Is Nicalid Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
It is not known if Nicalid Suspension is secreted in milk. So, any medicines containing Nicalid Suspension are not to be used during breastfeeding.
Q. Is Nicalid Suspension safe in pregnancy?
No, Nicalid Suspension is not safe to be used in pregnancy especially in the last three months. There have been reports of kidney failure in newborn babies if the mother was taking Nicalid Suspension in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.
Q. Is Nicalid Suspension safe in asthma?
Nicalid Suspension is reported to be safe in patients with asthma if taken as advised by your doctor. However, always share your disease history with the doctor in case you have asthma and you are advised to take other medicines.

Content on this page was last updated on 30 May, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)