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Okalid 100mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Okalid 100mg Tablet is a product of Instant Remedies Pvt Ltd

Composition: Nimesulide (100mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 22.5

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All Details About Okalid 100mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Okalid 100mg Tablet

Description:

Okalid 100mg Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is taken to treat inflammatory conditions, including joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, postoperative painful conditions, fever, and period pain.

Okalid 100mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses, as this will make the medicine less effective.


Some common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.


To make sure Okalid 100mg Tablet is safe for you, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Okalid 100mg Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant or lactating women and patients with kidney or liver diseases.


Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Okalid 100mg Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Okalid 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Okalid

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Increased liver enzymes

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Okalid 100mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Okalid 100mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Okalid 100mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Okalid 100mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Okalid 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Okalid 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Okalid 100mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Okalid 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Is Okalid 100mg Tablet an antibiotic?

Okalid 100mg Tablet is not an antibiotic, it belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drugs) which help in relieving pain associated with various conditions.

Can I take Okalid 100mg Tablet with paracetamol?

Okalid 100mg Tablet and paracetamol belong to the same class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drugs). Taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. However, please consult your doctor before using the two medicines together.

Is Okalid 100mg Tablet safe?

Okalid 100mg Tablet is safe to use if taken at the prescribed dose and duration advised by your doctor.

Can I take Okalid 100mg Tablet for headaches?

Okalid 100mg Tablet can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.

Is Okalid 100mg Tablet banned?

No, Okalid 100mg Tablet is not banned in India. However, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Okalid 100mg Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.

Is Okalid 100mg Tablet safe in pregnancy?

No, Okalid 100mg Tablet is not safe to be used in pregnancy, especially in the last three months. There have been reports of kidney failure in newborn babies if the mother was taking Okalid 100mg Tablet in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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