The drug nimulide is used for various diseases, but the main area of its use can be roughly indicated by the classification of the group to which this medicine belongs. Nimulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which is very effective in pain syndromes, inflammations, and also at elevated temperature. However, the form of release of the drug depends not only on the method of its use, but also on the symptoms of diseases that it can eliminate: for example, in tableted form, Nimulide is able to bring down the temperature , but when using local gel application, this method of lowering the heat by its effectiveness becomes highly doubtful .
Gel composition Nimulide
The main active substance of the Nimulide gel is nimesulide, which is 10 mg in 1 g of gel. Gel aids are used not only for long shelf life, but also for the quality of the lubricant - the gel is not greasy and is quickly absorbed, reaching inflamed tissues:
- ethanol;
- hydroxypropyl cellulose;
- carbomer;
- purified water;
- triacetin;
- N.N. dimethylacetamide;
- phosphoric acid;
- perfume.
1 tube contains 30 g of gel.
Pros and cons of the Nimulide gel form
The gel form of Nimulide is useful in inflammatory diseases of the joints and soft tissues as a faster means of reducing pain and inflammation. However, due to local use, this NSAID does not significantly contribute to the formation of gastric and duodenal ulcers, like tablets, because the concentration of nimesulide in the bloodstream is very low. The maximum concentration of active substance is observed at the end of the first day after application, and it is 300 times lower in comparison with the use of oral forms.
Out of the minuses of the remedy one can single out the absence of influence on the body temperature.
Gel Nimulid - indications for use
Due to the fact that the gel is intended for external use, unlike tablets, the indications of the drug are significantly narrowed:
- diseases of the musculoskeletal system - rheumatoid, psoriatic arthritis, articular syndrome with gout, osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis with radicular syndrome, bursitis, sciatica, lumbago , inflammation of ligaments and tendons, sciatica, ankylosing spondylitis;
- muscle pain;
- ruptures and bruises of ligaments.
Instructions for using Nimulide gel
The gel nimulide is used only for external use, lubricating the affected area up to 4 times a day.
To do this, from the tuba squeeze out about 3 cm of gel and an even layer, and then spread on the surface of the skin with your fingers, without rubbing.
After use, hands are thoroughly washed with soap.
The maximum dosage should not exceed 5 mg / kg per day.
Precautionary measures
Gel nimulide should not be applied to mucous areas of the skin, as well as areas affected by dermatosis or infection.
Take care that the gel does not get into open wounds.
Do gel-based compresses - cover covered with hermetic bandages is also prohibited.
Application of nimulide in pregnancy
Experiments conducted on animals showed that the nimulide gel negatively affects the fetus, therefore it is not recommended to use it during pregnancy and also when breastfeeding.
Analogues of the gel nimulide
Among the NSAIDs of gels, you can find a lot, the main active substance of which can be both nimesulide, ibuprofen, diclofenac, ketoprofen, and indomethacin:
- Dolgit, Ibalgin, Ibuprofen, Nurofen - contain ibuprofen;
- Arthrum, Valusal - active substance ketoprofen;
- Voltaren, Diclofenac-farkos, Diklovit - active substance diclofenac;
- Indoene, Indovazin - an active substance indomethacin;
- Naise gel, Sulaidin gel are direct analogs of Nimulide, since they contain nimesulide.