Sprain

Active Ingredient: Nimesulide

Indication for Nimesulide

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

9 gr in 3 divided doses daily

Route of admnistration

Cutaneous

Defined daily dose

9 mg

Dosage regimen

3 mg 3 time(s) per day every day

Detailed description

Nimesulide 3% w/w gel (usually 3 g, corresponding to a line 6-7 cm long) should be applied in a thin layer to the affected area 2-3 times daily and massaged until it is completely absorbed.

Duration of treatment: 7–15 days.

Active ingredient

Nimesulide

Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with analgesic and antipyretic properties which acts as an inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis enzyme cyclo-oxygenase. Cyclo-oxygenase produces prostaglandins, some of them being implicated in the development and maintenance of inflammation.

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