The drug "Nimesil" (analogues): all the pros and cons

Probably, many are familiar with the drug "Nimesil". Some took the powder when the tooth hurt, and someone advised someone to drink a pill with the flu.

The drug "Nimesil" (powder) and its analoguesproved to be fast-acting helpers at high temperatures and pains of various etiologies. It is used for arthritis and trauma as a painkiller, with angina and ARVI as a symptomatic treatment.

Analogs of the drug "Nimesil"

Средство «Нимесил» относится к ряду нестероидных drugs with anti-inflammatory, lowering the temperature and analgesic effect. The active substance is nimesulide. Drugs with it under different names are available almost worldwide in the form of tablets, powder and gel. However, the drug "Nimesil" (analogues and prices are presented in the table) is the most frequently purchased.

Name of the remedy	Manufacturer	Form of the preparation	Packing, pcs.	Average cost, rub.
Nimesil	"Menarini S.A.", Italy	packets of 100 mg / 2 g	30	622
Nise	"Dr. Reddys", India	gel 1%	20 g	133
			50 g	247
		tab. 100 mg	20	132
"Nimika"	Ipka, India	tab. 50 mg	20	82
		tab. 100 mg	20	115
Nemux	Sotex, Russia	granules 100 mg	10	173
			30	432
"Nimesulide"	Replepharm, Macedonia	tab. 100mg	20	63
		packets of 100 mg / 2 g	30	327
"Nimulid"	"Panacea", India	gel 1%	20 g	119
			30 g	139
		tab. 100 mg	30	211
		tab. for resorption 100 mg	10	75
			20	141
		suspension 50 mg / 5 ml	1	86
"Aponil"	Medokemi, Cyprus	tab. 100 mg	20	140
"Prolid"	Protech, India	tab. 100 mg	10	52

All of these drugs include nimesulide, their action is almost identical. The choice depends on personal preferences and trust in a particular pharmaceutical company.

Substitutes of the drug "Nimesil"

Although the tool "Nimesil" and different from otherdrugs of the group of NSAIDs high degree of safety, in some countries of the world, including in the USA, the sale of powder is prohibited due to the hepatotoxic effect. Other nonsteroidal agents can replace it. However, it is worth remembering that the attending physician should choose an alternative to the tablets "Nimesil." The analogue will have a similar therapeutic effect, but the active ingredient will have another active ingredient.

Here is a list of the most popular substitutes for Nimesil:

• "Artroker" capsules;

• "Artra Chondroitin", tablets and capsules;

• "Glucosamine" tablets and powder for oral administration;

• "Hondroksid", tablets and gel;

• "Meloxicam" tablets;

• Nurofen, tablets and suspension;

• Diclofenac, tablets, gel and injection;
  
  
• Ibuprofen tablets;

• Sustilak, tablets;

• "Artradol" solution for i / m injection;

• "Biartrin" solution for i / m administration;

• "Mucosat", solution for i / m injection;

• "Chondroitin" capsules and solution for the / m injection;

• Rumalon, solution for injections.

The list of substitutes included only second-generation drugs, non-selective COX-2 inhibitors (Aspirin, Indomethacin, Paracetamol, and the like were not included in the list).

Selection of drugs: "Nimesil" or "Meloxicam"?

Good antipyretic effect, relievespainful symptoms of inflammation, has the means "Nimesil." Analogue, the drug "Meloxicam", is equally effective, but does not adversely affect the liver. In acute and chronic hepatitis, as well as in violation of biliary excretion, it is advisable to use a substitute drug. If necessary, a quick effect, and subject to short-term use, you can use the powder "Nimesil". Meloxicam tablets are slightly slower, but their effect is longer in time. The tool is excellent for relieving pain in nerve diseases and recurring muscle pain, greatly reducing the frequency of exacerbations.

The choice of drugs: "Nimesil" or "Diclofenac"?

Means "Diclofenac" uses a widepopular due to the analgesic effect and rapid relief of inflammation. At the same time it is quite easily transferred. In the aggregate of effectiveness, price and tolerance, the drug Nimesil loses to it. Analogue, means "Diclofenac", more affordable, which is important for many people. However, when it is taken, there is a greater risk of developing ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, but it has virtually no harmful effects on the liver and kidneys. Diclofenac is more effective for arthritis and injuries, while Nimesil is the leader for menstrual pain and headaches. All these factors should be considered when choosing a drug.

Despite the rather impressive list of sideaction, people taking the means "Nimesil", speak positively about him. The quick effect and a sufficiently long action (7-8 hours) allow a person to rest and gain strength. Toothache, sore joints and ligaments, nerve crushing, menstrual and traumatic pains are all within the power of Nimesil. Isolated negative remarks about this drug sound only when there is a fear of the occurrence of the diseases indicated in the list of side effects. Knowing that serious pathological changes will not occur with short-term admission, people prefer to take Nimesil powder. The analogue of it, of course, also has its pros and cons, so the choice of a particular drug should be approached with special care.