What is nimesulide transdermal gel used for?

What is nimesulide transdermal gel used for?

Nimesulide/FarmaSyn Gel is a topical NSAID drug which contains nimesulide 3% w/w as an active ingredient. It is used for symptomatic pain relief due to sprains and traumatic tendinitis.

Why is Nimesulide banned?

Nimesulide must be withdrawn worldwide due to serious liver damage. Nimesulide exposes patients to fatal liver damage. When a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug is needed, it is better to use one with a favourable benefit-harm balance such as ibuprofen. EU authorities fail to protect consumers.

How long can you use diclofenac sodium topical gel?

Nonprescription (over the counter) topical diclofenac comes as a 1% gel (Voltaren Arthritis Pain) to apply to up to 2 body areas (e.g., 1 knee and 1 ankle, 2 knees, 1 foot and 1 ankle, or 2 hands) 4 times daily for up to 21 days or as recommended by your doctor.

Is nimesulide an antibiotic?

Nimesulide is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with pain medication and fever reducing properties. Its approved indications are the treatment of acute pain, the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis, and primary dysmenorrhoea in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.

Can I take nimesulide for toothache?

Nimesulide+Paracetamol is used for pain relief. It relieves pain in conditions like headache, mild migraine, muscle pain, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis or painful menses.

Is Nimesulide stronger than ibuprofen?

However, the results suggest that the analgesic effect of nimesulide had a faster onset (<15 minutes) and was stronger (based on patient opinion) than that of ibuprofen. Both study drugs were well tolerated.

Can I take Nimesulide with amoxicillin?

The metabolism of Nimesulide can be increased when combined with Amobarbital. The risk or severity of gastrointestinal bleeding can be increased when Amoxapine is combined with Nimesulide. Nimesulide may decrease the excretion rate of Amoxicillin which could result in a higher serum level.

Is Nimesulide an antibiotic?