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Nimesulide

Generic Name
Nimesulide
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C13H12N2O5S
CAS Number
51803-78-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
V4TKW1454M

Overview

Nimesulide is a relatively COX-2 selective, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Its approved indications are the treatment of acute pain, the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis and primary dysmenorrhoea in adolescents and adults above 12 years old. Due to concerns about the risk of hepatotoxicity, nimesulide has been withdrawn from market in many countries.

Indication

For the treatment of acute pain, the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis and primary dysmenorrhoea in adolescents and adults above 12 years old.

Associated Conditions

  • Acute Pain
  • Menstrual Distress (Dysmenorrhea)
  • Pain

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2023/09/15
Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
2022/03/10
N/A
TEMPORARILY_NOT_AVAILABLE
2020/10/30
Phase 2
UNKNOWN
Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin
2018/08/06
Phase 1
Completed
2017/04/18
Not Applicable
Completed
University of Roma La Sapienza
2014/09/01
Phase 4
Completed
2012/12/10
Phase 1
Completed
2012/08/22
Phase 3
Completed
EMS
2011/12/28
Phase 2
Completed
European Institute of Oncology
2010/12/09
Phase 4
Withdrawn

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
No FDA approvals found for this drug.

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No HSA approvals found for this drug.

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Nimesulide Gel
国药准字H20050131
化学药品
凝胶剂
12/2/2019
Nimesulide Sustained-release Tablets
国药准字H20090235
化学药品
片剂
4/2/2024
Nimesulide Sustained-release Capsules
国药准字H20050832
化学药品
胶囊剂
9/1/2020
Nimesulide Orally Disintegrating Tablets
国药准字H20080826
化学药品
口腔崩解片
4/19/2023
Nimesulide for Suspension
国药准字H20000381
化学药品
口服混悬剂
1/22/2020
Nimesulide for Suspension
国药准字H20000380
化学药品
口服混悬剂
1/22/2020
Nimesulide for Suspension
国药准字H20051989
化学药品
干混悬剂
5/22/2020
Nimesulide for Suspension
国药准字H20073377
化学药品
干混悬剂
5/8/2020
Nimesulide Capsules
国药准字H20010751
化学药品
胶囊剂
6/29/2020
Nimesulide Capsules
国药准字H20010428
化学药品
胶囊剂
7/30/2020

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
EMDON TAB 100MG
N/A
N/A
N/A
4/18/2008
NIMILL TABLETS 100MG
N/A
N/A
N/A
3/15/2012
NIBERAN TABLETS 100MG
N/A
N/A
N/A
8/28/2014

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
No TGA approvals found for this drug.

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