Nimodus Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions including joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, postoperative painful condition, fever, and period pain.

Nimodus Tablet is used to treat pain and fever

Uses of Nimodus Tablet

Benefits of Nimodus Tablet

In Pain relief

Nimodus Tablet is used to treat aches and pains. It blocks chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, and muscle aches. This medicine is very widely used and very rarely causes side effects if taken at the right dosage.

Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.

In Treatment of Fever

Nimodus Tablet is also used to reduce a high temperature (fever). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor.

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Side effects of Nimodus Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nimodus

Vomiting
Nausea
Diarrhea

How to use Nimodus 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. Nimodus Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nimodus Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nimodus Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Nimodus Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Nimodus Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Nimodus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nimodus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Nimodus Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Nimodus Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

Nimodus Tablet is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever.
Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Nimodus Tablet as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Diphenylethers Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

NSAID's-Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (Others)

Patient concerns

fever and 2 months pregnant can take combiflan

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

No take Crocin for pain relief

Diagnosed with viral fever along with rashes on the body. Pain in eyes since three days. Pain when open and when blinking.

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Orbital pain is common with viral fever. Go to physician for fever. It will be relieved with relief in fever

FAQs

Is Nimodus Tablet an antibiotic?

Nimodus Tablet is not an antibiotic, it belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug) which helps in relieving pain associated with various disease conditions.

Can I take Nimodus Tablet with paracetamol?

Nimodus Tablet and paracetamol belong to the same class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drugs). Taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. However, please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.

Does Nimodus Tablet contain aspirin?

Nimodus Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.

Is Nimodus Tablet safe?

Nimodus Tablet is safe to use if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

Can I take Nimodus Tablet for headache?

Nimodus Tablet can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.

Does Nimodus Tablet make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?

Nimodus Tablet does not make you feel drowsy at prescribed doses. However, an overdose of Nimodus Tablet can make you drowsy (feeling sleepy).

Does Nimodus Tablet contain sulphur?

No, Nimodus Tablet does not contain sulphur.

What does Nimodus Tablet treat or used for?

Nimodus Tablet is used to treat acute pain, painful osteoarthritis (degeneration of joints) and primary dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.

Can I take Nimodus Tablet with ibuprofen?

Nimodus Tablet can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.<br>

Can I take Nimodus Tablet with aspirin?

Nimodus Tablet can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Is Nimodus Tablet safe?

Yes, Nimodus Tablet is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Is Nimodus Tablet banned?

No, Nimodus Tablet is not banned in India.

Is Nimodus Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

It is not known if Nimodus Tablet is secreted in milk. So, any medicines containing Nimodus Tablet are not to be used during breastfeeding.

Is Nimodus Tablet safe in pregnancy?

No, Nimodus Tablet is not safe to be used in pregnancy especially in the last three months. There have been reports of kidney failure in newborn babies if the mother was taking Nimodus Tablet in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.

Is Nimodus Tablet safe in asthma?

Nimodus Tablet is reported to be safe in patients with asthma if taken as advised by your doctor. However, always share your disease history with the doctor in case you have asthma and you are advised to take other medicines.

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