ACase of Nimesulide toxicity in an Indian Child

Abstract

A6-year old male child presented with fever for 4 days and he had received nimesulide (without prescription) for 4 days before coming to doctor. On examination, the patient was found to have jaundice and haematuria. The laboratory investigations indicated that the most probable cause for jaundice & haematuria was Nimesulide, since serological test were negative. This is the first case report from India of concomitant hepatic and renal toxicity in a child.

Keywords: Nimesulide; hepatic toxicity; renal toxicity; pediatric case report