Nise

Tablet
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Nise is a tablet that contains Nimesulide 100 mg. Nimesulide is a anti-inflammatory painkiller (nsaid): short-term relief of pain, swelling and fever in adults.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Nimesulide100 mg

What it is used for

Short-term relief of pain, swelling and fever in adults.

How it works

A COX-2 preferring NSAID that eases pain, inflammation and fever. It is banned or restricted in many countries because of liver injury.

How to take it

Adults: 100 mg twice a day after food, for the shortest possible time and never longer than 15 days. Never give to children under 12.

Common side effects

  • Heartburn
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea

Get medical help straight away if

  • Yellow skin or eyes
  • Dark urine
  • Pale stools
  • Loss of appetite with tiredness (signs of liver injury)
  • Severe rash

Be careful

Banned for children under 12 in India. Can harm the liver; use only for a few days.

Other medicines and interactions

Avoid alcohol, paracetamol overdoses and other medicines that strain the liver. Do not combine with other NSAIDs or blood thinners.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not to be used in pregnancy (especially late pregnancy) or while breastfeeding.

Common questions

What is Nise?

Nise is a tablet containing Nimesulide 100 mg.

What is Nise used for?

Short-term relief of pain, swelling and fever in adults.

How should I take Nise?

Adults: 100 mg twice a day after food, for the shortest possible time and never longer than 15 days. Never give to children under 12. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Nise?

Common side effects include: Heartburn, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhoea. Get medical help straight away for: Yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, loss of appetite with tiredness (signs of liver injury), severe rash.

Does Nise need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Nise in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Not to be used in pregnancy (especially late pregnancy) or while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Nise?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.