Nisulid is an anti-inflammatory medicine that contains nimesulide, a substance that can inhibit the production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are substances produced by the body that regulate inflammation and pain.
Thus, this medication is usually indicated for health problems that cause pain and inflammation, such as sore throat, fever, muscle pain or toothache, for example.
The generic of Nisulid is, then, nimesulide which can be found in different forms of presentation such as tablets, syrup, suppository, dispersible tablets or drops.
Price and where to buy
The price of this medicine varies according to the form of presentation, the dosage and the amount in the box, and can vary between 30 and 50 reais.
Nisulid can be purchased from conventional pharmacies with a prescription.
How to take
The use of this medicine should always be guided by a doctor as the doses may vary according to the problem to be treated and the form of presentation of nisulid. However, the general guidelines for children over 12 and adults are:
- Tablets: 50 to 100 mg, 2 times a day, with the possibility of increasing the dose up to 200 mg a day; Dispersible tablet: 100 mg, twice daily, dissolved in 100 ml of water; Granules: 50 to 100 mg, twice a day, dissolved in a little water or juice; Suppository: 1 suppository of 100 mg, twice a day; Drops: drop a drop of Nisulid 50 mg per kilogram of weight into the child's mouth, twice a day;
In people with kidney or liver problems, these doses should always be adjusted by the doctor.
Possible side effects
The use of nisulid can cause side effects such as headache, drowsiness, dizziness, hives, itchy skin, loss of appetite, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or decreased amount of urine.
Who should not use
Nisulid is contraindicated for children and women who are pregnant or breast-feeding. In addition, it should also not be used by people with peptic ulcer, digestive bleeding, clotting disorders, severe heart failure, kidney problems, liver malfunction or who are allergic to nimesulide, aspirin or other anti-inflammatories.
