Nilitis 500 mg Tablet

Nilitis 500 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) indicated to relieve signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is caused by the breakdown of the joint lining, whereas rheumatoid arthritis is caused by swelling of the joint linings.
 
Nilitis 500 mg Tablet contains Nabumetone, which works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain, fever, and inflammation. Thereby, it helps treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
 
In some cases, Nilitis 500 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, constipation, stomach ache, and wind. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to the doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Avoid taking Nilitis 500 mg Tablet during the last three months of pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding. This medicine may cause dizziness; drive only if you are alert. Nilitis 500 mg Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Nilitis 500 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), used to relieve pain, swelling, tenderness, stiffness, and swelling caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Nilitis 500 mg Tablet contains Nabumetone, which works by blocking the effect of chemical messengers that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.  Thereby, it helps treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Do not take Nilitis 500 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components, aspirin or NSAIDS, or if you have/had stomach/peptic ulcer, perforation, or bleeding, peptic disease, severe heart failure, liver cirrhosis, kidney failure, or if you are in the last three months of pregnancy or breastfeeding. Inform the doctor if you have/had asthma, stomach problems (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis), liver, kidney or heart problems, high blood pressure, stroke, oedema, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, high cholesterol, infections, are in the first six months of pregnancy, smoker, or if you are above 65 years of age. Nilitis 500 mg Tablet is not recommended for children. Stop taking Nilitis 500 mg Tablet and consult a doctor immediately if you experience difficulty breathing, face or throat swelling, severe rash that may blister, chest pain or sudden numbness and confusion, blood in stools (black/tarry stools), or blood in vomit (dark particles that look like coffee granules). Do not take Nilitis 500 mg Tablet if you have recently had a heart attack unless prescribed by your doctor. Seek emergency medical help immediately if you experience symptoms such as chest pain, weakness in one part or side of the body, shortness of breath, or slurred speech. Nilitis 500 mg Tablet may cause gastrointestinal events, including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines. If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop taking Nilitis 500 mg Tablet and consult your doctor: stomach pain, vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds,  heartburn, blood in the stool, or black and tarry stools.

• Your doctor may advise regular tests to monitor liver and kidney function.
• If you are due to undergo CABG surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, a type of heart surgery), you should not take Nilitis 500 mg Tablet right before or right after the surgery.