Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Henin Lukinz Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Dicyclomine (20mg) + Nimesulide (100mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassGASTRO INTESTINAL
User Rating4.6
User Reviews714

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Nimukinz Spas Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg, 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.
Answer

Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg Tablet Reviews

Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg is a combination medicine used in the treatment of abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also blocks certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.

Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dryness in mouth, weakness, nervousness, blurred vision, and increased liver enzymes. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.


Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg is banned for children under 12 years of age.

How Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg Tablet Works

Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg is a combination of two medicines: dicyclomine and nimesulide which relieve abdominal pain. Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic which works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms). By doing this, it relieves cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort. Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

How to Use Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg Tablet

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. Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg is to be taken with food.

Uses of Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg Tablet

  • Abdominal pain

Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg 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.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CAUTION
Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Liver  UNSAFE
Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg.

Quick Tips

  • Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg is used to give relief from abdominal pain.
  • Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg should be taken with, or straight after, a meal or snack. This helps to reduce the risk of stomach upset.
  • Drink plenty of water while taking Nimukinz Spas 20mg/100mg in case you experience diarrhea as its side-effect.
  • Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea).
  • Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
  • If you develop any new symptoms, or if your symptoms get worse, make an appointment to see your doctor for further advice.

References

  1. Drugs.com. Dicyclomine.
  2. Dicyclomine. Birmingham, Alabama: Axcan Scandipharm Inc.; 2005.
  3. European Medicine Agency. Nimesulide; 2004.
  4. ScienceDirect. Nimesulide.

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