Nimesulide dosage

Nimesulide has superior gastrointestinal safety as compared to other NSAIDs. Its multifactorial mode of action gives it a unique and broad action on inflammatory processes.
Nimesulide tablet prevents cancer by inhibiting the proliferation of various types of cancer cells mainly via COX-2 independent mechanisms. It is also used for dry skin, to improve skin-tone,and to increase energy.

1. The main purpose of Nimesulide tablets is for the treatment of painful inflammatory
conditions, back pain, dysmenorrhea, postoperative pain, osteoarthritis, and fever.
The usual dose is 100mg twice a day.
Children: 5mg/kg of body weight in 2 or 3 divided doses.
The minimum effective dose should be used for the shortest duration to reduce the
undesirable effects.
The maximum duration of a treatment course with Nimesulide is 15 days.
Nimesulide 100mg Tablets/granules should be used for the shortest possible
duration, as required by the clinical situation.
Adults:
100mg bid after meal.
Elderly:
In elderly patients there is no need to reduce the daily dosage
Children (< 12 years):
Nimesulide 100mg Tablets/granules is contraindicated in these patients.
Adolescents (from 12 to 18 years):
on the basis of the kinetic profile in adults and on the pharmacodynamic
characteristics of nimesulide, no dosage adjustment in these patients is necessary.
Oral dosage form prescribed for the shortest duration
In adults:100 mg In children: 5 mg/kg/day in 2 or 3 divided doses.
Nimesulide has superior gastrointestinal safety as compared to other NSAIDs. Its
multifactorial mode of action gives it a unique and broad action on inflammatory
processes.
Nimesulide tablet prevents cancer by inhibiting the proliferation of various types of
cancer cells mainly via COX-2 independent mechanisms. It is also used for dry skin,
to improve skin-tone,and to increase energy.
Nimesulide treatment also brought about an immediate and significant improvement
in over-all pain, exudation, oedema and headache.