30/10/2025
๐ซ Avoid Use of "Nimesulide"๐ซ
Nimesulide, once widely prescribed for pain and fever, has now been discouraged due to serious safety concerns, especially liver toxicity.
It has been banned or restricted in several countries and should be used with extreme caution even in adults.
โ Why to Avoid:
โฆ๏ธRisk of liver damage (hepatotoxicity)
โฆ๏ธGastric irritation and renal side effects
โฆ๏ธNot recommended in children under 12 years
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Safer Alternatives:
๐ทFor fever / mild pain: Paracetamol
๐ทFor inflammation or body pain: Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, or Aceclofenac (as advised by physician)
๐ทFor arthritis or joint pain: Etoricoxib or other COX-2 inhibitors
(doctor's supervision essential)
๐ขLet's promote rational drug use and ensure patient safety through responsible prescribing and dispensing.
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