Daewoong Bio Meloxicam Capsule 7.5 mg

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 daily as needed. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis: ○ Adults: Administer 15 mg of this medicine orally once daily. The dose may be reduced to 7.5 mg daily according to response to treatment. Do not administer more than 15 mg of this medicine daily. Take it with water or another beverage during a meal. ○ For elderly patients or those at increased risk of adverse reactions, treatment is usually initiated at a dose of 7.5 mg daily. ○ Patients with severe renal failure undergoing hemodialysis should not receive more than 7.5 mg daily.

This drug may cause gastrointestinal bleeding if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic drinks a day; therefore, it should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist. This drug may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease; individuals with a history of heart disease or stroke, or those at risk, should exercise caution, and if symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath occur, they should stop taking it immediately. Severe gastrointestinal side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, or perforations may occur; therefore, elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal disease must take special care, and if gastrointestinal-related symptoms occur during use, they should consult a doctor immediately. Rarely, serious skin reactions or allergic reactions may occur, so if symptoms such as skin rash or mucosal damage appear, discontinue use and consult medical personnel. This drug may affect kidney function; patients with kidney disease or conditions like hypertension or heart failure should have their kidney function monitored regularly while being treated. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and it should also be avoided during breastfeeding. This drug may impact blood coagulation, so those taking anticoagulants or blood-related medications should consult with medical personnel before taking this drug. Combining this medication with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase the risk of side effects, so it is important to avoid taking other analgesic anti-inflammatories simultaneously. Elderly patients may have reduced liver and kidney function, so they should start with the minimum dose and closely monitor for adverse reactions. Overdosage may lead to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and gastrointestinal bleeding, and immediate medical attention is necessary. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept tightly sealed in its original container.

• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• cardiovascular thrombotic events
• myocardial infarction
• stroke
• bleeding from the stomach or intestines
• ulcer
• perforation
• exfoliative dermatitis
• mucous membrane syndrome
• toxic epidermal necrolysis

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container that protects against light and at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

Capsules containing light yellow powder with green outer and inner coating

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle