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Nicip Tablet

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Product introduction

Nicip Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions including joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, postoperative painful condition, fever, and period pain.

Nicip Tablet is used to treat pain and fever

Uses of Nicip Tablet

Benefits of Nicip Tablet

In Pain relief

Nicip Tablet is used to treat aches and pains. It blocks chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, and muscle aches. This medicine is very widely used and very rarely causes side effects if taken at the right dosage.

Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.

In Treatment of Fever

Nicip Tablet 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.

Side effects of Nicip Tablet

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

Common side effects of Nicip

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea

How to use Nicip Tablet

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. Nicip Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nicip Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nicip 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 Nicip Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Nicip Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Nicip Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nicip Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Nicip Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Nicip Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Nicip Tablet is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and fever.
  • Take it with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
  • Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Nicip Tablet as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Diphenylethers Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
NSAID's-Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (Others)

Patient concerns

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I am getting fever 100-101 starts with feeling of colder and then one of medical store person suggested to take nicip plus after having that fever get down to normal and its effect stays for 8hrs approx. Kindly suggest is it ok to take nicip plus for 3days would take some other medicine.
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Get yourself examined in clinic to diagnose the cause of fever
I am having pain in throat, fever, body pain and cold(running nose). I had azithromycine, calpol anf nicip. 3 day course. But still i am having fever. Pls help
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Since medicines are not helping I would suggest that get your throat examined in the clinic
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FAQs

Is Nicip Tablet an antibiotic?

Nicip Tablet 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 Nicip Tablet with paracetamol?

Nicip 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.

Does Nicip Tablet contain aspirin?

Nicip Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.

Is Nicip Tablet safe?

Nicip Tablet is safe to use if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

Can I take Nicip Tablet for headache?

Nicip Tablet can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.

Does Nicip Tablet make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?

Nicip Tablet does not make you feel drowsy at prescribed doses. However, an overdose of Nicip Tablet can make you drowsy (feeling sleepy).

Does Nicip Tablet contain sulphur?

No, Nicip Tablet does not contain sulphur.

What does Nicip Tablet treat or used for?

Nicip Tablet 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 Nicip Tablet with ibuprofen?

Nicip Tablet 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.<br>

Can I take Nicip Tablet with aspirin?

Nicip Tablet 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 Nicip Tablet safe?

Yes, Nicip Tablet is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Is Nicip Tablet banned?

No, Nicip Tablet is not banned in India.

Is Nicip Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

It is not known if Nicip Tablet is secreted in milk. So, any medicines containing Nicip Tablet are not to be used during breastfeeding.

Is Nicip Tablet safe in pregnancy?

No, Nicip 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 Nicip Tablet in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.

Is Nicip Tablet safe in asthma?

Nicip Tablet 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.
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Country of origin: India

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