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Nidal medicine is made in the form of soft capsules, with the main ingredients being ketoprofen, diphenhydramine and adiphenine. The drug is used to relieve pain in the bladder, urinary tract, hepatobiliary system, ... To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, pharmacist. specialist.
1. What are the effects of Nidal?
What disease does Nidal medicine treat? Nidal drug has the main ingredients including ketoprofen, diphenhydramine and adiphenine with the strength: Ketoprofen 50 mg, Diphenhydramine HCL 10 mg and Adiphenine HCL 25 mg. In particular, ketoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, with additional analgesic and antipyretic activities. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is an antihistamine with mild sedative and antiallergic effects. In the combination formula of Nidal, the ingredient diphenhydramine has a mild sedative effect, which is good for patients with moderate to severe pain. Adiphenine HCL is an antispasmodic drug.
Indications for the use of Nidal: To relieve pain caused by smooth muscle spasms such as: renal colic, bladder colic, hepatobiliary system pain, urinary tract pain, hepatic colic or chronic pancreatitis.
Contraindications to the use of Nidal:
People who are hypersensitive to the ingredients and excipients of the drug; Patients with advanced peptic ulcer disease Patients with severe liver failure, severe renal failure; Pregnant or lactating women; Children under 15 years old.
2. Usage and dosage of Nidal
How to use: The drug is taken orally. Patients should take Nidal tablets during or immediately after meals.
Dosage: The drug is for adult use only. Dosage is 1 tablet x 3 times/day. The dose can be used 2 tablets / time x 3 times / day if the patient has a lot of pain (but should not be prolonged).
Overdose: There is no specific antidote for drug Nidal. Patients should be treated symptomatically and supportively.
Missed dose: If you forget to take a dose of Nidal, the patient should take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time.
3. Side effects of Nidal
When using Nidal, patients may experience some side effects such as:
Side effects of the ketoprofen component:
Common: Indigestion, vomiting, epigastric pain, burning throat; Uncommon: Gastrointestinal ulcers, constipation, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, itchy skin, skin rash, fatigue, hematuria, prolongation of bleeding time Side effects of Diphenhydramine ingredient:
Digestive : Digestive disorders; Nervous: Drowsiness, headache, dizziness, sedation; Other symptoms: urinary retention, blurred vision, dry mouth, thicker bronchial secretions, paradoxical irritability (usually in children). When experiencing side effects of Nidal drugs, patients should immediately inform their doctor.
4. Be careful when using Nidal
Before and during the use of Nidal, patients should note:
Use caution in patients with asthma (because of the risk of bronchospasm); Use caution when using the drug for the elderly, patients with a history of stomach pain, who are taking anticoagulants (because of the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding); Nidal medicine can cause drowsiness, so do not use it for driving, operating machinery or doing jobs that require alertness and concentration; Nidal should not be used by pregnant and lactating women.
5. Nidal drug interactions
Some drug interactions of Nidal drugs include:
Do not use Nidal together with other non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs because it will increase the risk of stomach ulcers; Concomitant use of Nidal with oral anticoagulants may increase the anticoagulant effect; Concomitant use of Nidal with potassium-sparing drugs such as some potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, cyclosporine, trimethoprim, tacrolimus may increase the risk of hyperkalemia; While taking Nidal, the patient should not drink alcohol. When using Nidal, the patient should absolutely follow the doctor's instructions on the dose, how to use, and the time to take the drug. If you experience any side effects, the patient should also notify the doctor immediately to receive appropriate advice.
Nidal medicine is made in the form of soft capsules, with the main ingredients being ketoprofen, diphenhydramine and adiphenine. The drug is used to relieve pain in the bladder, urinary tract, hepatobiliary system,... To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, pharmacist. specialist.
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