Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Nimesulide(10mg/gm)
Tube of 20gm Gel
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Nicip Gel is only meant for external use and should be used strictly as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be rubbed into the affected areas with clean and dry hands. Avoid getting in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth and avoid applying it on wounded or damaged skin. In case of accidental contact with these areas, you should rinse it with cold water.
It is usually safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause redness, tingling, prickling, numbness, rash, and itching of the skin at the site of application in some people. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. If they do not get better with time or worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using the medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are using or have recently used any other medicines for the same condition or other diseases. To make sure the medicine is safe, pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using the medicine.
Nimesulide only weakly inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and appears to exert its effects through various mechanisms. It inhibits the release of oxidants from activated neutrophils and has a scavenging effect on hypochlorous acid without affecting neutrophil function.
Pharmacokinetics. Nimesulide is absorbed rapidly following oral administration. Nimesulide undergoes extensive biotransformation, mainly to 4-hydroxynimesulide (which also appears to be biologically active). Food, gender, and advanced age have negligible effects on nimesulide pharmacokinetics.
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 Nicip
No common side effects seen
Vomiting
Nausea
Diarrhea
Alcoholism, drug addiction. Active gastric or duodenal ulcer, a history of recurrent ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding, cerebrovascular bleeding or other active bleeding or bleeding disorders. Severe coagulation disorders. Severe heart failure Severe renal impairment.
Nicip Gel 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.
No interaction found/established
Information regarding the use of Nicip Gel during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Treatment of acute pain (see section 4.2). Symptomatic treatment of painful osteoarthritis (see section 4.2). Primary dysmenorrhoea. Nimesulide should only be prescribed as second line treatment.
Nimesulide is extensively bound to plasma proteins and may be displaced from binding sites by concurrently administered drugs such as fenofibrate, salicylic acid and tolbutamide. In addition, nimesulide may displace salicylic acid and furosemide (but not warfarin) from plasma proteins.
Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Nicip Gel, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Nicip Gel is prescribed for the treatment of pain and inflammation.
Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages as these may increase the risk of side effects.
Do not apply to broken, diseased, infected, inflamed or irritated skin, or to open wounds.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
It may increase the risk of sunburn. Avoid exposing the treated area of skin to excessive sunlight.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Q. How to use Nicip Gel?
Before using Nicip Gel, clean and dry the affected area. Gently and thoroughly massage it into the skin. Be careful not to get the medication in your eyes or mouth. If Nicip Gel gets in your eyes accidentally, wash with plenty of water and call your doctor if your eyes are irritated.
Q. Is Nicip Gel a steroid?
No, Nicip Gel is not a steroid. It is a painkiller.
Q. What precautions do I need to take while using Nicip Gel?
Be careful not to get Nicip Gel into your eyes or mouth. If you happen to get it in your eyes, rinse off with plenty of water immediately and contact your doctor. You must not use Nicip Gel if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you notice any allergic reaction while using it for the first time. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines regularly, to prevent any allergic reaction with other medicines. Do not cover the area being treated with Nicip Gel with a bandage, as this may increase absorption of this medicine and increase the side effects. Do not use more than what is recommended to relieve your symptoms faster. Using more than what is advised will only increase the side effects. Let your doctor know if you are planning to conceive. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should use Nicip Gel only if prescribed by the doctor.
Q. What should I do if I forget to use Nicip Gel?
If you forget to use Nicip Gel, do not worry and continue using Nicip Gel as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.
