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Melcam 15

Rx
Generic:
Meloxicam
Dosage form:
Tablet
Pack size:
Strip (10 Tablet)
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৳ 4.03/unit

Pack: ৳ 40.30

At a glance

Meloxicam is a pain relieving and anti-inflammatory medicine used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.

Indications
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
Dosage

Adult Dose (Oral):

  • Osteoarthritis: 7.5 mg/day; may increase to 15 mg/day if needed
  • Rheumatoid arthritis: 15 mg/day; elderly long-term: 7.5 mg/day
  • Ankylosing spondylitis: 15 mg/day; elderly: 7.5 mg/day
  • Maximum dose: 15 mg/day

Children (>2 years): Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: 0.125 mg/kg/day; max 7.5 mg/day

Side effects

Common Side Effects:

  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Abdominal pain, dyspepsia
  • Constipation or diarrhea
  • Headache, vertigo, drowsiness
  • Skin rash, urticaria
  • Edema of lower limbs
Precautions & warnings
  • Caution in patients with history of peptic ulcer or GI bleeding
  • Caution in patients with cardiovascular disease risk factors
  • Caution in hepatic and renal impairment
  • Avoid use during pregnancy and lactation
Meloxicam — see the full informationPharmacology, precautions, pregnancy, overdose and the rest on the generic page
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.