Nisulid is an anti-inflammatory drug that contains nimesulide, a substance that can inhibit the production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are substances produced by the body that regulate inflammation and pain.
Thus, this medication is usually indicated in health problems that cause pain and inflammation, such as sore throat, fever, muscle pain or toothache, for example.
The generic Nisulid is then nimesulide which can be found in different forms of presentation such as tablets, syrup, suppository, dispersible tablets or drops.
Price and where to buy
The price of this medicine varies according to the form of presentation, dosage and amount in the box, and can vary between 30 and 50 reais.
Nisulid can be purchased from conventional pharmacies with a prescription.
How to take
The use of this medicine should always be guided by a doctor because the doses may vary according to the problem to be treated and the presentation form of nisulid. However, the general guidelines for children over 12 and adults are:
- Tablets : 50 to 100 mg, twice daily, and may increase the dose up to 200 mg daily;
- Dispersible tablet : 100 mg twice daily, dissolved in 100 ml of water;
- Granule : 50 to 100 mg, twice a day, dissolved in a little water or juice;
- Suppository : 1 suppository of 100 mg twice daily;
- Drops : drop one drop of Nisulid 50 mg per pound of weight in the child's mouth, 2 times a day;
In people with kidney or liver problems, these doses should always be adjusted by the physician.
Possible side effects
The use of nisulid can cause side effects such as headache, drowsiness, dizziness, hives, itching of the skin, loss of appetite, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or decreased urine output.
Who should not use
Nisulid is contraindicated in children and pregnant or breast-feeding women. In addition, it should also not be used by people with peptic ulcer, digestive hemorrhage, clotting disorders, severe heart failure, kidney problems, liver malfunction or who are allergic to nimesulide, aspirin or other anti-inflammatories.
