Probably, many are familiar with the drug "Nimesil". Some took the powder when they had a toothache, while others were advised by friends to take a pill for the flu.
The drug "Nimesil" (powder) and its analogues have established themselves as fast-acting helpers with high fever and pain of various etiologies. It is used for arthritis and injuries as an anesthetic, for tonsillitis and SARS as a symptomatic treatment.
Analogues of the drug "Nimesil"
Means "Nimesil" refers to a number of non-steroidal drugs with anti-inflammatory, fever-lowering and analgesic effects. The active substance is nimesulide. Preparations with it under different names are produced almost all over the world in the form of tablets, powder and gel. However, Nimesil (analogues and their prices are shown in the table) is the most frequently purchased.
| Product name | Manufacturer | Medication form | Pack, pcs | Average cost, rub. |
| "Nimesil" | "Menarini S. A", Italy | 100mg/ 2g packets | 30 | 622 |
|
Nise |
"Dr. Reddis", India | gel 1% | 20g | 133 |
| 50g | 247 | |||
| tab. 100 mg | 20 | 132 | ||
| "Nimika" | "Ipka", India | tab. 50 mg | 20 | 82 |
| tab. 100 mg | 20 | 115 | ||
| "Nemulex" | Sotex, Russia | granules 100 mg | 10 | 173 |
| 30 | 432 | |||
| "Nimesulide" | "Replekfarm", Macedonia | tab. 100mg | 20 | 63 |
| 100mg/ 2g packets | 30 | 327 | ||
| Nimulid | "Panacea", India |
gel 1% |
20g | 119 |
| 30g | 139 | |||
| tab. 100 mg | 30 | 211 | ||
| tab. for resorption 100 mg | 10 | 75 | ||
| 20 | 141 | |||
| suspension 50 mg/ 5 ml | 1 | 86 | ||
| Aponil | Medochemie, Cyprus | tab. 100 mg | 20 | 140 |
| Prolid | Protech, India | tab. 100 mg | 10 | 52 |
The composition of all these drugs includes nimesulide, their action is almost identical. The choice depends on personal preferences and trust in a particular pharmaceutical company.
Nimesil substitutes
Although Nimesil differs from other drugs of the NSAID group by a high degree of safety, in some countries of the world, including the United States, the sale of the powder is prohibited due to hepatotoxic effects. Other non-steroidal drugs can replace it. However, it is worth remembering that the attending physician should choose an alternative to Nimesil tablets. The analogue will have a similar therapeutic effect, but another active ingredient will act as the active ingredient.
We present a list of the most popular substitutes for Nimesil:
- "Artroker", capsules;
- "Artra Chondroitin", tablets and capsules;
- Glucosamine tablets and oral powder;
- "Chondroxide", tablets and gel;
- Meloxicam tablets;
- Nurofen tablets and suspension;
- Diclofenac tablets, gel and solution for injection;
- Ibuprofen tablets;
- "Sustilak", tablets;
- "Artradol", solution for intramuscular injections;
- "Biartrin", solution for intramuscular injection;
- "Mukosat", solution for intramuscular injections;
- "Chondroitin", capsules and solution for intramuscular injections;
- "Rumalon", solution for injections.
The list of substitutes includes only second-generation drugs, non-selective COX-2 inhibitors (Aspirin, Indomethacin, Paracetamol and the like are not included in the list).
Choice of drugs: Nimesil or Meloxicam?
Good antipyretic effect, relieving painful symptoms during inflammation, has a remedy "Nimesil". The analogue, the drug "Meloxicam", is just as effective, but does not adversely affect the liver. In acute and chronic hepatitis, as well as in violation of bile secretion, it is advisable to use a substitute drug. If you need a quick effect and subject to short-term use, you can use Nimesil powder. Meloxicam tablets act a little slower, but their action is longer in time. The drug is excellent for relieving pain in case ofdiseases of the nerves and recurring muscle pain, significantly reduces the frequency of exacerbations.
Choice of drugs: "Nimesil" or "Diclofenac"?
Means "Diclofenac" is widely popular due to the analgesic effect and rapid relief of inflammation. However, it is fairly easy to carry. In the aggregate of efficiency, price and tolerability, the drug "Nimesil" loses to him. The analogue, Diclofenac, is more affordable, which is important for many people. However, when it is taken, there is a greater risk of developing an ulcerative lesion of the gastrointestinal tract, but it has practically no harmful effect on the liver and kidneys. The drug "Diclofenac" is more effective for arthritis and injuries, while the powder "Nimesil" is the leader in menstrual pain and headache. All these factors should be considered when choosing a drug.
Despite the rather impressive list of side effects, people who take the Nimesil remedy speak positively about it. A quick effect and a fairly long action (7-8 hours) allow a person to relax and gain strength. Toothache, soreness of the joints and ligaments, pinching of the nerves, menstrual and traumatic pain - all this is within the power of Nimesil. Single negative statements about this drug sound only when you are afraid of the occurrence of diseases indicated in the list of side effects. Knowing that serious pathological changes will not occur with short-term use, people prefertake Nimesil powder. Its analogue, of course, also has its pros and cons, so the choice of this or that drug should be approached with particular care.
