Meloxicam

Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals OA and RA: Starting dose: 7.5 mg once daily Dose may be increased to 15 mg once daily JRA: 7.5 mg once daily in children ≥60 kg Meloxicam Tablets are not interchangeable with approved formulations of oral meloxicam even if the total milligram strength is the same 2.1 General Dosing Instructions Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of meloxicam tablets and other treatment options before deciding to use meloxicam tablets.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Meloxicam is contraindicated in the following patients: Known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reactions and serious skin reactions) to meloxicam or any components of the drug product History of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Hepatotoxicity: Inform patients of warning signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity. Discontinue if abnormal liver tests persist or worsen or if clinical signs and symptoms of liver disease develop Hypertension: Patients taking some antihypertensive medications may have impaired response to these therapies when taking NSAIDs.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Most common (≥5% and greater than placebo) adverse events in adults are diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infections, dyspepsia, and influenza-like symptoms Adverse events observed in pediatric studies were similar in nature to the adult clinical trial experience To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-399-2561 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

33 products from 20 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

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Storage Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.