Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient Nimesulide (100mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassDiphenylethers Derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
Action ClassNSAID's-Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (Others)
User Rating4.7
User Reviews380

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Is Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR safe in pregnancy?
No, Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR 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 Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.
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Is Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR safe in pregnancy?
No, Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR 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 Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.
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Is Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR safe during breastfeeding?
It is not known if Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is secreted in milk. So, any medicines containing Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR are not to be used during breastfeeding.
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Can I take Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR with ibuprofen?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR 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.
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Can I take Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR for headache?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.
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What does Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR treat or used for?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is used to treat acute pain, painful osteoarthritis (degeneration of joints) and primary dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.
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Is Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR safe?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is safe to use if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
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Is Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR an antibiotic?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR 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.
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Is Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR safe during breastfeeding?
It is not known if Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is secreted in milk. So, any medicines containing Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR are not to be used during breastfeeding.
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Is Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR safe in asthma?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR 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.
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Is Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR an antibiotic?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR 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.
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Can I take Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR for headache?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.
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Can I take Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR with aspirin?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR 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.
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Does Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR contain aspirin?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.
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Is Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR banned?
No, Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is not banned in India. However, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is banned for children under 12 years of age
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Is Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR safe in asthma?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR 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.
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Can I take Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR with paracetamol?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR 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.
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Is Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR safe?
Yes, Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
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Does Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR contain sulphur?
No, Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR does not contain sulphur.
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Does Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR does not make you feel drowsy at prescribed doses. However, an overdose of Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR can make you drowsy (feeling sleepy).
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Is Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR safe?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is safe to use if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
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Can I take Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR with paracetamol?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR 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.
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Is Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR banned?
No, Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is not banned in India.
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Can I take Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR with ibuprofen?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR 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.
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Does Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR contain aspirin?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.
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Does Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR does not make you feel drowsy at prescribed doses. However, an overdose of Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR can make you drowsy (feeling sleepy).
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Does Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR contain sulphur?
No, Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR does not contain sulphur.
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Can I take Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR with aspirin?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR 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.
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What does Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR treat or used for?
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is used to treat acute pain, painful osteoarthritis (degeneration of joints) and primary dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.
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What if you forget to take Nimegesic Tablet IR?
If you miss a dose of Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR Reviews

Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions including joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, postoperative painful condition, fever, and period pain.

Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.

Some common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you're using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.


Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is banned for children under 12 years of age.

How Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR Works

Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR 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).

How to Use Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR

  • In Treatment of Fever: Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is also used to reduce a high temperature (fever). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor.
  • In Pain relief: Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is used to treat aches and pains. It blocks chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, and muscle aches. This medicine is very widely used and very rarely causes side effects if taken at the right dosage.Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.

Uses of Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR

  • Treatment of Fever
  • Pain relief

Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR 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.
Liver  UNSAFE
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CAUTION
Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Quick Tips

  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
  • Nimegesic 100mg Tablet IR is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever.

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