Acenim Gel
Nimesulide (NA)
by Shimano Health Care Pvt Ltd
tube of 30 gm Gel
About this medicine
Acenim Gel is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to relieve pain of the muscle, soft tissue injuries, and acute strains and sprains. It also used to treat inflammation and other painful conditions of the bone or muscle. Acenim Gel is only meant for external use and should be used strictly as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be rubbed into the affected areas with clean and dry hands. Avoid getting in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth and avoid applying it on wounded or damaged skin. In case of accidental contact with these areas, you should rinse it with cold water. It is usually safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause redness, tingling, prickling, numbness, rash, and itching of the skin at the site of application in some people. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. If they do not get better with time or worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. Before using the medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are using or have recently used any other medicines for the same condition or other diseases. To make sure the medicine is safe, pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using the medicine. Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Acenim Gel is banned for children under 12 years of age.
Uses
- Treatment of Fever
- Pain relief
Benefits
In treatment of Fever
Acenim Gel is also used to reduce a high temperature (fever). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor.
How it works
Acenim Gel is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) in the skin.
How to use
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
- Increased liver enzymes
Safety advice
- AlcoholNONE
- No interaction found/established
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Acenim Gel 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 feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Acenim Gel during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingNONE
- No interaction found/established
- KidneyNONE
- No interaction found/established
- LiverNONE
- No interaction found/established
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Acenim Gel, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Diphenylethers Derivative
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Pain analgesics
Frequently asked questions
How to use Acenim Gel?
Before using Acenim Gel, clean and dry the affected area. Gently and thoroughly massage it into the skin. Be careful not to get the medication in your eyes or mouth. If Acenim Gel gets in your eyes accidentally, wash with plenty of water and call your doctor if your eyes are irritated.
Is Acenim Gel a steroid?
No, Acenim Gel is not a steroid. It is a painkiller.
What precautions do I need to take while using Acenim Gel?
Be careful not to get Acenim Gel into your eyes or mouth. If you happen to get it in your eyes, rinse off with plenty of water immediately and contact your doctor. You must not use Acenim Gel if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you notice any allergic reaction while using it for the first time. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines regularly, to prevent any allergic reaction with other medicines. Do not cover the area being treated with Acenim Gel with a bandage, as this may increase absorption of this medicine and increase the side effects. Do not use more than what is recommended to relieve your symptoms faster. Using more than what is advised will only increase the side effects. Let your doctor know if you are planning to conceive. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should use Acenim Gel only if prescribed by the doctor.
What should I do if I forget to use Acenim Gel?
If you forget to use Acenim Gel, do not worry and continue using Acenim Gel as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.
Can I stop using Acenim Gel when I feel better?
No, do not stop using Acenim Gel without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve, but for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.
Is Acenim Gel safe?
Acenim Gel is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Use it exactly as directed by the doctor to get the most benefit. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Is Acenim Gel an antibiotic?
Acenim Gel is not an antibiotic, it belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug) which helps in relieving pain associated with various disease conditions.
Can I take Acenim Gel with paracetamol?
Acenim Gel 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.
Does Acenim Gel contain aspirin?
Acenim Gel is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.
Is Acenim Gel safe?
Acenim Gel is safe to use if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Can I take Acenim Gel for headache?
Acenim Gel can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.
Does Acenim Gel make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?
Acenim Gel does not make you feel drowsy at prescribed doses. However, an overdose of Acenim Gel can make you drowsy (feeling sleepy).
Does Acenim Gel contain sulphur?
No, Acenim Gel does not contain sulphur.
What does Acenim Gel treat or used for?
Acenim Gel is used to treat acute pain, painful osteoarthritis (degeneration of joints) and primary dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.
Can I take Acenim Gel with ibuprofen?
Acenim Gel can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Can I take Acenim Gel with aspirin?
Acenim Gel can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Is Acenim Gel safe?
Yes, Acenim Gel is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Is Acenim Gel banned?
No, Acenim Gel is not banned in India.
Is Acenim Gel safe during breastfeeding?
It is not known if Acenim Gel is secreted in milk. So, any medicines containing Acenim Gel are not to be used during breastfeeding.
Is Acenim Gel safe in pregnancy?
No, Acenim Gel 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 Acenim Gel in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.
Is Acenim Gel safe in asthma?
Acenim Gel is reported to be safe in patients with asthma if taken as advised by your doctor. However, always share your disease history with the doctor in case you have asthma and you are advised to take other medicines.
Is Acenim Gel an antibiotic?
Acenim Gel is not an antibiotic, it belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug) which helps in relieving pain associated with various disease conditions.
Can I take Acenim Gel with paracetamol?
Acenim Gel 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.
Does Acenim Gel contain aspirin?
Acenim Gel is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.
Is Acenim Gel safe?
Acenim Gel is safe to use if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Can I take Acenim Gel for headache?
Acenim Gel can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.
Does Acenim Gel make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?
Acenim Gel does not make you feel drowsy at prescribed doses. However, an overdose of Acenim Gel can make you drowsy (feeling sleepy).
Does Acenim Gel contain sulphur?
No, Acenim Gel does not contain sulphur.
What does Acenim Gel treat or used for?
Acenim Gel is used to treat acute pain, painful osteoarthritis (degeneration of joints) and primary dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.
Can I take Acenim Gel with ibuprofen?
Acenim Gel can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, taking the two medicines together is not advisable as it may increase the potential for gastric ulceration and bleeding. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Can I take Acenim Gel with aspirin?
Acenim Gel can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Is Acenim Gel banned?
No, Acenim Gel is not banned in India. However, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Acenim Gel is banned for children under 12 years of age
Is Acenim Gel safe during breastfeeding?
It is not known if Acenim Gel is secreted in milk. So, any medicines containing Acenim Gel are not to be used during breastfeeding.
Is Acenim Gel safe in pregnancy?
No, Acenim Gel 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 Acenim Gel in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.
Is Acenim Gel safe in asthma?
Acenim Gel is reported to be safe in patients with asthma if taken as advised by your doctor. However, always share your disease history with the doctor in case you have asthma and you are advised to take other medicines.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Shimano Health Care Pvt Ltd
- Salt composition
- Nimesulide (NA)
- Pack
- tube of 30 gm Gel
- Dosage form
- Gel
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
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