Meloxicam Capsule 7.5 mg (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 15 mg per day 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 per day according to 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 older adults or patients at increased risk of adverse reactions, treatment is usually started at a dose of 7.5 mg per day. ○ Patients with severe renal failure receiving hemodialysis should not receive more than 7.5 mg per day.

This medication increases the risk of gastric bleeding in individuals who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol daily; therefore, it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist before use. This medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, so patients at risk for heart disease or stroke should exercise caution and discontinue use immediately if symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath occur. Serious gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as gastric bleeding, ulcers, and perforations may occur; therefore, individuals with a history of gastrointestinal diseases or the elderly should use with particular caution. This medication can cause severe skin reactions or life-threatening hypersensitivity; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately if skin rashes or mucosal damage symptoms occur. It may affect kidney function, so patients with kidney disease or reduced kidney function should consult their doctor before use. Liver function tests may temporarily increase; therefore, patients with liver disease require regular monitoring. This medication may reduce reproductive function; therefore, women planning to become pregnant should avoid taking it, and it should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Patients with allergies to this medication or hypersensitivity to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not take it. Patients with a history of hypertension, heart failure, liver impairment, kidney impairment, blood disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, etc., must consult a doctor before use. This medication has many drug interactions, so if the patient is currently taking other medications, they must inform their doctor or pharmacist, especially if used in combination with anticoagulants, diuretics, or antihypertensive agents. If abnormal symptoms occur during use, consult medical personnel immediately, and maintain the minimum dosage and duration of administration. Children, adolescents under 15 years of age, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medication, and the elderly should be cautious as their bodily functions may be weakened and adverse reactions can be more severe. In case of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and gastric bleeding may occur, so strict adherence to the dosage is required. If an overdose is suspected, seek medical attention immediately. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children and sealed in its original container.

• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• cardiovascular thrombotic reactions
• myocardial infarction
• stroke
• bleeding from the stomach or intestines
• ulcers
• perforation
• exfoliative dermatitis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• toxic epidermal necrolysis

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container that blocks light. The storage temperature should be kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the drug's efficacy and safety over time.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a light green upper and lower part containing a pale yellow powder.

Package unit

30 capsules per bottle