Mecalon Capsule (Meloxicam)

Adult dose

1. Acute exacerbation of osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis): ○ Adults: Administer meloxicam 7.5 mg orally once daily. If symptoms do not improve, the dose may be increased to up to 15 mg once daily as needed. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: ○ Adults: Administer 15 mg of this medicine orally once daily. The dose may be reduced to 7.5 mg once daily according to the response to treatment. Do not administer more than 15 mg of this medicine per day. Take it with water or another beverage during a meal. ○ In elderly patients or patients at increased risk of adverse reactions, treatment is usually initiated at a dose of 7.5 mg once daily. ○ Patients with severe renal impairment receiving hemodialysis should not receive more than 7.5 mg once daily.

This medication may cause gastrointestinal bleeding if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol per day, so it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. It can impact the cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of thrombosis, myocardial infarction, and stroke; therefore, individuals with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should be cautious. Serious gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations may occur, so individuals with a history of gastrointestinal diseases or the elderly should be particularly careful. This medication may cause severe skin reactions and allergic reactions; therefore, if any abnormal skin symptoms occur, usage must be stopped immediately. It can affect renal function, so caution should be exercised in patients with kidney disease or impaired kidney function. There may be liver function abnormalities; therefore, patients with liver disease should have regular liver function tests while taking this medication. This drug can reduce reproductive capacity, so women planning to become pregnant are advised to avoid using it. Those with hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not take this product. Certain groups of patients, including children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and patients with severe liver or kidney disorders, should not use this medication. This medication may interact with other drugs; hence, patients taking anticoagulants, diuretics, antihypertensives, lithium, methotrexate, etc., should consult their doctor. Regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests are required during long-term use, and any unusual symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. The elderly should take this medication cautiously at the lowest effective dose due to their decreased physical function and increased risk of side effects. In case of overdose, symptoms such as vomiting, drowsiness, or gastrointestinal bleeding may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, serious cardiovascular thrombotic reactions, myocardial infarction, stroke, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, anaphylaxis, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis, renal medullary necrosis, nephrotic syndrome, serum transaminase elevation, liver function test elevation, plasma creatinine increase, blood urea nitrogen increase, aplastic anemia, bone marrow suppression, blood cell count changes, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, decreased plasma iron, decreased hemoglobin, decreased hematocrit, increased neutrophils, increased eosinophils, increased basophils, increased monocytes, agranulocytosis, anaphylaxis, malaise, confusion, loss of orientation, mood changes, mood disorders, insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, increased appetite, depression, nervousness, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, cranial discomfort, fatigue, lethargy, taste dysfunction, mental confusion, convulsions, sensory disturbances, tremors, visual disturbances, conjunctivitis, foreign body sensation in the eye, scleral hemorrhage, tinnitus, palpitations, elevated blood pressure, flushing, arrhythmia, tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, myocardial infarction, angina, heart failure, vasculitis, cough, upper respiratory infection, asthma, bronchospasm, shortness of breath, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, bloating, diarrhea, loss of appetite, peptic ulcer, occult gastrointestinal bleeding, visible gastrointestinal bleeding, stomatitis, gastritis, esophagitis, belching, dry mouth, thirst, angular cheilitis, occult blood in stool, gastrointestinal perforation, colitis, pancreatitis, black stools, perforated peptic ulcer, hepatitis, jaundice, liver failure, alopecia, increased sweating, skin rash, urticaria, itching, vascular swelling, vesicular dermatitis, erythema multiforme, photosensitivity reactions, contact dermatitis, fixed drug eruption, dysuria, proteinuria, glycosuria, increased urine sediment, hematuria, sodium and fluid retention, hyperkalemia, acute renal failure, decreased urine output, frequent urination, urinary tract infection, interstitial nephritis, edema, lower extremity edema, lethargy, fever, facial swelling, syncope, weight loss, weight gain, axillary and breast pain, arthralgia, low back pain, axillary and chest pain, rigidity, lower limb weakness, decreased female reproductive capability, dehydration, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, hypertension, acute renal failure, liver failure, respiratory depression, coma, convulsions, cardiovascular collapse, cardiac arrest

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that protects from light. Additionally, it is best to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's efficacy over time.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a greenish-brown exterior filled with a yellowish substance.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle