Exicam Capsule 15 Milligrams (Meloxicam)

Adult dose

Acute exacerbation of osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis): ○ Adults: Administer 7.5 mg of meloxicam orally once daily. If symptoms do not improve, the dose may be increased to 15 mg per day as needed. Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: ○ Adults: Administer 15 mg of this medicine orally once daily. The dose may be reduced to 7.5 mg per day depending on 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 per day. ○ Patients with severe renal failure undergoing hemodialysis should not receive more than 7.5 mg per day.

This medication may cause gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who regularly consume three or more alcoholic beverages per day; therefore, it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. This medication may potentially impact the cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of myocardial infarction or stroke, so patients with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should be particularly cautious. Serious gastrointestinal issues, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation, can occur, so it should be taken cautiously in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal diseases or the elderly. Severe allergic skin reactions or dermatitis may occur, and if symptoms like skin rashes or mucosal damage appear, immediate discontinuation is necessary. This medication may affect kidney function, so patients with kidney disease or impaired kidney function require special caution. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, as it may affect reproductive capacity. Women planning to conceive are also advised to avoid taking it. Interactions with other medications may occur, so if you are currently taking any other drugs, inform your doctor or pharmacist, as the risk of bleeding may increase, especially when combined with blood coagulation-affecting medications. The elderly may have reduced kidney, liver, and heart function, so treatment should start with the minimum effective dose, and care should be taken to monitor for adverse reactions. Overdose may cause symptoms like nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and in severe cases, cardiac or renal function abnormalities may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container to maintain the quality of the medicine.

• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• cardiovascular thrombotic reactions
• myocardial infarction
• stroke
• bleeding of the stomach or intestines
• ulcers
• perforation
• exfoliative dermatitis
• mucous membrane syndrome
• toxic epidermal necrolysis

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that blocks light, and the storage temperature should be kept between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage helps maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevents degradation.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a pale yellow powder filled in the upper green and lower yellow parts.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle