Shuma Tablet
Manufacturer
Loremchem Pharmaceutical
Salt Composition
Nimesulide (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Shuma Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions including joint disorders, fever, and period pain.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Shuma Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation. It is used for the treatment of joint disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, postoperative painful condition, fever, and period pain.
Directions for Use
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. Shuma Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Shuma Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation.
Quick Tips
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. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shuma Tablet an antibiotic?
No, Shuma Tablet is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug) which helps in relieving pain associated with various disease conditions.
Can I take Shuma Tablet with paracetamol?
Shuma Tablet and paracetamol belong to the same class of medications 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 Shuma Tablet contain aspirin?
Shuma Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs; pain-relieving drug). It does not contain aspirin.
Is Shuma Tablet safe?
Yes, Shuma Tablet is safe to use if taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Can I take Shuma Tablet for headache?
Shuma Tablet can be taken for a headache only when advised by your doctor.
Does Shuma Tablet make you drowsy (feeling sleepy)?
Shuma Tablet does not make you feel drowsy at prescribed doses. However, an overdose of Shuma Tablet can make you drowsy (feeling sleepy).
Does Shuma Tablet contain sulphur?
No, Shuma Tablet does not contain sulphur.
What does Shuma Tablet treat or used for?
Shuma 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 Shuma Tablet with ibuprofen?
Shuma 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.
Can I take Shuma Tablet with aspirin?
Shuma 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 Shuma Tablet banned?
No, Shuma Tablet is not banned in India. However, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Shuma Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.
Is Shuma Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
It is not known if Shuma Tablet is secreted in milk. So, any medicines containing Shuma Tablet are not to be used during breastfeeding.
Is Shuma Tablet safe in pregnancy?
No, Shuma 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 Shuma Tablet in the late stage of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.
Is Shuma Tablet safe in asthma?
Shuma 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.
