Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Nimesulide(50mg)
Adhere to the prescribed dose, time, and way while giving Nimotas Kid 50mg Tablet DT to your child. It can be given orally before or after meals. However, it is best to give this medicine to your child after meals as this will prevent the chance of developing an upset stomach. Avoid giving more than the recommended dose for fast relief as that may cause unwanted effects in your child. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again but do skip it if it's time for the next dose.
Nimotas Kid 50mg Tablet DT may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea, and allergy after taking this medicine. These side effects are temporary and are likely to subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. In case they persist or become bothersome for your child, do consult your child’s doctor on a priority basis.
Before administering Nimotas Kid 50mg Tablet DT to your child, do inform the doctor if your child is allergic to any medicine or products, or has a history of any heart problems, birth defects, liver disease, kidney disease, lung disease, or bleeding disorder. This information is critical for dose alteration and helps in planning your child's overall treatment.
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.
Nimesulide is rapidly distributed and has an apparent volume of distribution ranging between 0.18 and 0.39 L/kg. It is extensively bound to albumin; the unbound fraction in plasma was 1%. The unbound fraction increased to 2 and 4% in patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency.
Nimotas Kid 50mg Tablet DT does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Nimotas Kid
Stomach pain
Allergy
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.
your child after meals as this will prevent the chance of developing an upset stomach. Avoid giving more than the recommended dose for fast relief as that may cause unwanted effects in your child.
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.
Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Nimotas Kid 50mg Tablet DT is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
Do not panic. Unless your doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you may give the missed dose if it’s not more than 12 hours late. If it is almost time for the next dose, do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Give plenty of fluids to your child, if diarrhea occurs as a side-effect.
If your child exhibits signs of inflammation like redness or swelling,try placing an ice-pack over the affected area to reduce redness and swelling.
Stop the medicine and consult your child’s doctor in case your child exhibits allergic rash or stomach pain soon after taking this medicine.
If Nimotas Kid 50mg Tablet DT does not seem to be helping your child, contact your doctor for advice. Do not give extra doses.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Nimotas Kid 50mg Tablet DT is to be taken with food.
Q. Can I increase or decrease the dose of my child’s medicine by myself?
No, it is not recommended to alter the dose of the medicine without consulting a doctor. While increasing the dose without proper judgment may lead to toxicity, decreasing it may cause recurrence of symptoms. So, for best results, speak to your child’s doctor if you feel a change in dose may be needed.
Q. How much Nimotas Kid 50mg Tablet DT should I give to my child?
Your doctor will prescribe the dose according to your child’s condition and body weight. Stick to the prescribed dosing schedule as that is the best way to ensure the safe and complete recovery of your child.
Q. Is it safe to give Nimotas Kid 50mg Tablet DT to my child for more than two weeks?
Prolong intake of Nimotas Kid 50mg Tablet DT can lead to increased secretion of acid in the stomach. These increased acid levels can result in ulcer formations which eventually can lead to gastrointestinal bleeding. Therefore, it is advised to use Nimotas Kid 50mg Tablet DT in its lowest effective dose for the shortest duration of time. Consult your doctor if not sure.
Q. How should Nimotas Kid 50mg Tablet DT be stored?
Nimotas Kid 50mg Tablet DT should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
