Sumo Tablet (Nimesulide 100mg / Paracetamol 325mg)

Sumo Tablet 15’s belongs to a class of painkillers called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Pain can be temporary (acute) or long-lasting (chronic) in nature. Acute pain is caused by damage to the tissues of the muscle, bone or other organs for a short time. While, chronic pain lasts for a long duration and is caused due to pathologies like nerve damage, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, etc. Besides this, it is also useful for dental pain, which can occur due to damage to the tooth nerve, infection, decay, extraction or injury.

Sumo Tablet 15’s is composed of two medicines: Nimesulide and Paracetamol. Together it relieves symptoms of arthritis, dysmenorrhea (painful periods or menstrual cramps) and reduces fever. Nimesulide is known to have an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect for reducing mild to moderate pain. It works by blocking the effect of a chemical known as prostaglandin responsible for inducing pain and inflammation in our body. Paracetamol acts as a mild analgesic and antipyretic (fever reducer). It lowers the elevated body temperature and mild pain by inhibiting the synthesis of a chemical messenger (prostaglandin) and promoting heat loss (through sweating) that helps reset the hypothalamic thermostat. Together it helps in reducing mild to moderate pain in a shorter duration.

Sumo Tablet 15’s can be taken with or after the meal. If stomach upset or irritation occurs, it is advisable to take Sumo Tablet 15’s with food or milk. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the tablets. Do not take Sumo Tablet 15’s if your pain lasts for more than ten days or fever lasting for more than three days. Do not take a double dose if you missed one dose. Like all medicines, Sumo Tablet 15’s may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop taking this medicine if you experience symptoms like chest tightness, breathing difficulties, fever, skin rashes, increased heart rate and or in case of any signs of hypersensitivity.

Do not take Sumo Tablet 15’s if you are allergic to painkillers like aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen or diclofenac. It is not recommended for use in children, people with liver disease, heart disease or gastric ulcers/bleeding problems. Sumo Tablet 15’s may be associated with a small increase in heart attack risk (myocardial infarction). Avoid alcohol consumption as it may damage your liver and cause increased side effects on taking this drug. Consult your doctor if your pain, inflammation and fever symptoms do not disappear even after ten days.

Pain relief

Sumo Tablet 15’s is composed of nimesulide and paracetamol, primarily used to treat mild to moderate pain. Sumo Tablet 15’s is prescribed mainly to treat pain and get relief from discomfort caused by conditions like tooth pain, arthritis, period pain and other types of short-term pains. It helps in treating pain by blocking the chemical messenger in the brain responsible for causing fever, pain and inflammation. Nimesulide works by blocking the effect of a chemical known as prostaglandin responsible for inducing pain and inflammation in our body. On the other hand, Paracetamol lowers the elevated body temperature and mild pain by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis by promoting heat loss (through sweating) that helps reset the hypothalamic thermostat. Paracetamol has got the advantage of producing less gastric irritation compared to other painkillers like aspirin.

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Most of the side effects of Sumo Tablet 15’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. The most common side effects of Sumo Tablet 15’s are loss of appetite (in case of liver condition), nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, persistent tiredness or dark/discoloured urine. It is not necessary for everyone to experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with your doctor.