Nulid MR 100mg/2mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Vaishali Pharmaceuticals
Active Ingredient Nimesulide (100mg) + Tizanidine (2mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating4.9
User Reviews614

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Nulid MR Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Nulid MR 100mg/2mg, 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

Nulid MR 100mg/2mg Tablet Reviews

Nulid MR 100mg/2mg is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of pain due to muscle spasm. It improves the movement of muscles and provides relief from pain and discomfort associated with muscle spasms.

Nulid MR 100mg/2mg should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Using this medicine can cause some common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset, sleepiness, weakness, and increased liver enzymes. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.


Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Nulid MR 100mg/2mg is banned for children under 12 years of age.

How Nulid MR 100mg/2mg Tablet Works

Nulid MR 100mg/2mg is a combination of two medicines: Nimesulide and Tizanidine which relieve muscle pain. 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). Tizanidine is a muscle relaxant. It works by acting on the centers in the brain and spinal cord to relieve the muscle stiffness or spasm.

How to Use Nulid MR 100mg/2mg 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. Nulid MR 100mg/2mg is to be taken with food.

Uses of Nulid MR 100mg/2mg Tablet

  • Pain due to muscle spasm

Nulid MR 100mg/2mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Nulid MR 100mg/2mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Nulid MR 100mg/2mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nulid MR 100mg/2mg.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Nulid MR 100mg/2mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Nulid MR 100mg/2mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Nulid MR 100mg/2mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Take it with food or milk to prevent an upset stomach.
  • You may see results within 1.5 to 2 hours after taking Nulid MR 100mg/2mg. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures.
  • Along with taking Nulid MR 100mg/2mg, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from muscle pain.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Nulid MR 100mg/2mg as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
  • You have been prescribed Nulid MR 100mg/2mg to get relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles.

References

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  2. ScienceDirect. Nimesulide.
  3. Tizanidine. Hawthorne, New York: Acorda Therapeutics Inc.; 2006].
  4. European Medicne Agency. Nimesulide; 2004.
  5. MedIndia. Nimesulide+Tizanidine.

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