Nicip Tablet (Nimesulide 100mg)

Nicip Tablet

Nicip 100 MG Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (NSAID) that contains Nimesulide as an active ingredient. It is used to treat pain and fever. It provides relief from mild to moderate pain due to menstrual cramps and osteoarthritis. It decreases the intensity of pain signals to the brain and also prevents the release of substances called prostaglandins in the brain that cause pain and fever.

Nicip 100 MG Tablet may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it. Nicip 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as safety is not established.

Nicip 100 MG Tablet should be taken with food to avoid stomach irritation. For the ease of remembering, take it at around the same time every day. Nicip 100 MG Tablet relieves pain and swelling due to arthritic conditions but does not cure it. Use it cautiously if you have liver and/or kidney problems. It should not be used for prolonged periods due to the risk of severe liver damage. Consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Nicip 100 MG Tablet
Merisulide 100 MG Tablet
Wockhardt Ltd.
New Nicip 100 MG Tablet
Cipla Ltd.
Nimodol 100 MG Tablet
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Nimulid 100 MG Tablet
Panacea Biotec Ltd.
Nipace 100 MG Tablet
Dabur India Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Nicip 100 MG Tablet
Acid or sour stomach
Abdominal pain
Dizziness
Skin rash
Nausea
Vomiting
Nervousness
Diarrhoea

Uses of Nicip 100 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Acute Pain
Nicip 100 MG Tablet provides relief from acute pain due to osteoarthritis -a type of arthritis that occurs when cartilage breaks down, so joint bones begin to rub against one another; causing pain and stiffness.
Primary dysmenorrhea
Primary dysmenorrhea is the abdominal pain in your lower abdomen that occurs in 90% of individuals during the menstrual phase. Nicip 100 MG Tablet is used as an over the counter medicine to reduce menstrual pain.
Fever
Fever is usually not something to worry about unless if the body temperature is very high or lasts for longer. Nicip 100 MG Tablet provides temporary relief from fever without treating the underlying cause.

Related Products

List of related products
Nicip 1 % Gel
Nicip 100 MG Tablet MD
Nicip 200 MG Tablet
Nicip 50 MG Suspension
Nicip 50 MG Tablet
NICIP DS TABLET
Nicip Kid 50 MG Tablet
Nicip Sofgels 100 MG Capsule

When not to use?

Allergy
Do not take Nicip 100 MG Tablet if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have a history of allergy to this medicine. If you notice any symptoms such as a skin rash, itching/swelling anywhere on your body, dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc., seek medical attention immediately.
Liver disease
Nicip 100 MG Tablet gets converted to its active form in the liver. Therefore, if you take large amounts of this medicine, more active forms are formed which can damage your liver. The use of this medicine is not recommended if you have severe liver disease because it can further damage your liver.
Severe kidney impairment
Nicip 100 MG Tablet may affect your kidneys when you used it for prolonged periods of time. A long term use with higher doses of some painkillers may harm normal kidney function. Nicip 100 MG Tablet is not recommended if you have severe kidney diseases because it can further damage your kidneys.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Nicip 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy especially during 1st trimester, as it has been reported to cause birth defects in the newborn baby. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Nicip 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding. An alternate medicine may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
Gastro-intestinal bleeding
Long term use of Nicip 100 MG Tablet can cause damage to the stomach and intestine. Serious conditions like bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestinal wall can occur. Any symptom indicating ulceration and bleeding like chronic indigestion, the appearance of coffee coloured dry blood in stools or vomiting of blood should be reported to your doctor immediately.
Heart diseases
Long-term use of Nicip 100 MG Tablet may increase the risk of a heart attack if you have pre-existing heart problems or heart failure. It is not used for treating pain after coronary bypass surgery.
Use in Elderly
Nicip 100 MG Tablet should be used with caution in the elderly population due to an increase in the risk of undesired side effects. Close monitoring of kidney, liver and heart function and also symptoms of bleeding is necessary while receiving this medicine.
Use in Children
Nicip 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data is not available.
Driving or Operating machinery
Nicip 100 MG Tablet may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not perform any activity such as driving a vehicle or operating a machine after taking this medicine

Dosage

Missed Dose
If you forget to take a dose of Nicip 100 MG Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double your dose to make up for missed one.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose of Nicip 100 MG Tablet. Seek emergency medical attention if you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while treatment with Nicip 100 MG Tablet due to the risk of stomach bleeding, drowsiness, and lack of concentration. Avoid performing activities that need high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if you consumed alcohol after taking this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine
Methotrexate
Warfarin
Furosemide
Lithium
Disease interactions
Liver disease
Nicip 100 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. Your doctor may advise you to undergo a liver function test (LFT) while on treatment with Nicip 100 MG Tablet.
Kidney diseases
The higher doses of some painkillers may harm normal kidney function. Hence maintain caution while taking Nicip 100 MG Tablet if you have any kidney problems.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Nicip 100 MG Tablet is used to relieve fever and pain. Take Nicip 100 MG

Tablet with food as advised by your doctor.

Do not stop using this medicine without consulting your doctor. Inform your doctor if you notice any undesirable effects after taking it.

Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems. Nicip 100 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Keep away from the reach of children and pets. Do not use it after the expiry date. Do not share your medicine with other people if their symptoms appear to be the same as yours.