Bitugesic Syrup

Bitugesic Syrup 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. 

Bitugesic Syrup contains Nimesulide, which works by blocking the effect of a chemical known as prostaglandin, responsible for inducing pain and inflammation in the body.

Take Bitugesic Syrup as prescribed. Like all medicines, Bitugesic Syrup 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 Bitugesic Syrup 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. Bitugesic Syrup may affect fertility and can pass in milk. The use of Bitugesic Syrup 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).

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

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Changes in hepatic enzymes

Please inform your doctor before starting Bitugesic Syrup 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. Bitugesic Syrup is not recommended in case of alcoholism, drug addiction, coagulation problems, in children, pregnancy, and breastfeeding mothers.

Drug Interaction: Bitugesic Syrup may interact with respiratory medicines (theophylline), blood thinners (warfarin), antidiabetics (insulin), anti-epileptics (phenytoin), anti-cancer agents (methotrexate), immune system affecting medicines (cyclosporine), antacids, and anti-HIV (didanosine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Do not take it with dairy products like milk, yoghurt or calcium-fortified juices.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Bitugesic Syrup is not recommended for people with bleeding disorders, like haemophilia, von Willebrand disease, or low blood platelets.

• THEOPHYLLINE
• WARFARIN
• INSULIN
• PHENYTOIN
• METHOTREXATE
• CYCLOSPORINE
• DIDANOSINE

• 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.