Nicip Plus Tablet is used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain associated with a headache, muscle sprains, joint pain, ear pain, and dental pain. The medicine is also recommended in the treatment of conditions such as Osteoarthritis and pain associated with mensuration.
2. Drug Information
Manufactured By - Cipla Ltd.
Packing - 10 tablets in 1 strip
Composition - Nimesulide (100mg)
Paracetamol/Acetaminophen (325mg)
Salt Information – Nimesulide &
Paracetamol/Acetaminophen
3. Why Nicip Plus Tablet is Prescribed?
Nicip Plus Tablet
Nicip Plus Tablet is prepared with the combination
of Nimesulide, Paracetamol/Acetaminophen, hence the effect of Nicip Plus
Tablet is a combination of properties of above composition.
Nimesulide is prescribed for
This medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug prescribed for
painful inflammatory conditions back pain dysmenorrhea postoperative
pain osteoarthritis and fever.
Paracetamol/Acetaminophen is prescribed for
This medication is a non-opiate analgesic and antipyretic prescribed for
headache pain (muscle ache backache) and fever either alone or combined
with other medications. It changes the way the body senses pain and
cools
4. Nicip Plus Tablet Uses
Nicip Plus Tablet is highly used
Typical usage of Nimesulide
Analgesic and antipyretic. Rheumatoid arthritis osteoarthritis other
degenerative joint disorders. Musculoskeletal disorders. Thrombophlebitis.
Typical usage of Paracetamol/Acetaminophen
Ear pain fever headache malaise migraine mild to moderate pain pain post-
vaccine reaction short-bowel syndrome.
5. Nicip Plus Tablet Dosage
Below are the dosage information for Nicip Plus Tablet -
Dosage of Nimesulide
The usual dose is 100mg twice a day. Children: 5mg/kg of body weight in 2 or 3
divided doses.
Dosage of Paracetamol/Acetaminophen
Adults: 0.5-1gm 3-6 times daily max 4gm. Children: 15mg/kg/dose or
60mg/kg/24hr divided every 6 hrs. Maximum 5 doses SOS.
6. Nicip Plus Tablet Side-effects
Below are Side-effects of Nicip Plus Tablet :
Side effects of Nimesulide
Epigastric discomfort, heartburn or abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting and
diarrhoea; skin rash, pruritus, oedema, headache, dizziness, drowsiness;
hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. bronchospasm, rhinitis, angioedema, urticaria).
Side effects of Paracetamol/Acetaminophen
Bronchospasm, blood dyscrasias, centribular necrosis, liver damage,
hypoglycemic, coma, hepatic necrosis, liver failure, skin rashes, GI adverse
effects.
7. Nicip Plus Tablet Use During
Pregnancy
Use of Nicip Plus Tablet During Pregnancy:
Nicip Plus Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, however, there are
limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be
acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Safety Information of Nimesulide
Category B:Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus
and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
Pregnancy Safety Information of Paracetamol/Acetaminophen
Category B:Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus
and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
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