Nimesulide

Listing ID #1761278

Nimesulide is a non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drug (nsaid)
developed by helsinn healthcare
indicated for the treatment of
acute pain and primary
dysmenorrhoea.
Nimesulide must be prescribed by
a licensed physician as second
line treatment in the approved
indications and in compliance
with the recommendations
expressed in the summary of
product characteristics.
Daily dose is 100mg twice-a-day.
The maximum duration of a
treatment course is 15 days and,
as for other nsaids, treatment
should be as short as possible.
nimesulide is not indicated in
children younger than 12.