Prolide 5mg Tablet

Prolide 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of painkillers called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat pain and dysmenorrhea (painful periods or menstrual cramps). Besides this, it is also used to treat dental pain, which can occur due to damage to the tooth nerve, infection, decay, extraction, or injury. 

Prolide 5mg Tablet contains Nimesulide which works by blocking the effect of a chemical known as prostaglandin responsible for inducing pain and inflammation in the body.

Take Prolide 5mg Tablet as prescribed. Like all medicines, Prolide 5mg Tablet may cause common side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, changes in liver enzymes, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not necessitate medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor.

Do not take Prolide 5mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. It is not recommended for use in children, people with liver disease, heart disease, and gastric ulcers/bleeding problems. Prolide 5mg Tablet may affect fertility and can pass in milk. The use of Prolide 5mg Tablet should be avoided in pregnant and nursing mothers. Inform your doctor if you have heart problems as it may increase the risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction).

Prolide 5mg Tablet is composed of nimesulide, primarily used to treat mild to moderate pain. Prolide 5mg Tablet works by blocking the effect of a chemical known as prostaglandin, responsible for inducing pain and inflammation in the body. 

Please inform your doctor before starting Prolide 5mg Tablet if you have an active stomach ulcer, recent gastrointestinal bleeding, asthma, recent by-pass heart surgery, heart disease, severe renal/hepatic impairment, or a history of allergy to any painkillers. Prolide 5mg Tablet is not recommended in case of alcoholism, drug addiction, coagulation problems, in children, pregnancy, and breastfeeding mothers.

• Get adequate sleep as resting the muscles can help in reducing inflammation and swelling.
• Acupuncture, massage and physical therapy may also be helpful.
• Eat foods rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
• Foods containing flavonoids such as soy, berries, broccoli, grapes and green tea help in reducing inflammation. 
• Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Pain: Pain can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) in nature. Acute pain is for a short time caused by damage to the tissues of the muscle, bone, or organs. Chronic pain lasts for longer duration; it is caused due to pathologies like nerve damage, osteoarthritis, and dental pain due to damage to the tooth nerve, infection, decay, extraction, or injury.