Melosid Capsule 15mg (Meloxicam)

Adult dose

1. 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 daily as needed. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: ○ Adults: Administer 15 mg of this drug orally once daily. The dose may be reduced to 7.5 mg daily according to the response to treatment. Do not administer more than 15 mg of this drug daily. Take with water or another beverage during a meal. ○ In 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 impairment receiving hemodialysis should not receive more than 7.5 mg daily.

This medication should be used cautiously by individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic drinks daily, as it may cause gastrointestinal bleeding; consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is necessary. This medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, leading to serious issues like heart attack or stroke, so individuals with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should be particularly cautious. It may cause serious gastrointestinal issues such as bleeding, ulcers, or perforations, so those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases or the elderly should be more careful. This medication can rarely cause severe skin reactions or life-threatening allergic reactions, so if there are abnormal skin symptoms, use should be stopped immediately. It may affect kidney function, so patients with kidney diseases or impaired kidney function should consult a doctor before use. Since liver function abnormalities may occur, individuals with liver diseases or abnormal liver function test results should be cautious. Women who are planning to become pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid this medication as it may reduce fertility. Individuals with hypersensitivity to this medication or those who have shown allergic reactions to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not take it. Patients with serious gastrointestinal ulcers, bleeding, liver disorders, kidney disorders, heart failure, hypertension, or blood disorders should also avoid this medication. The risk of side effects may increase when taken with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so it is advisable not to use them together. During treatment, blood pressure, kidney, and liver functions should be monitored regularly for abnormal signs, and if any adverse symptoms appear, a doctor should be consulted immediately. This medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness; caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. In case of overdose, emergency treatment such as gastric lavage may be required, so it is essential to adhere strictly to the dosage.

Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, serious cardiovascular thrombotic reactions, myocardial infarction, stroke, gastrointestinal or intestinal bleeding, ulcers, perforations, exfoliative dermatitis, mucocutaneous syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, anaphylactic reactions, 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, changes in blood cell counts, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, decreased plasma iron, decreased hemoglobin, decreased hematocrit, increased neutrophils, increased eosinophils, increased basophils, increased monocytes, agranulocytosis, anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid reactions, discomfort, confusion, loss of orientation, mood changes, mood disorders, insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, increased appetite, depression, nervous hyperreactivity, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, cranial discomfort, fatigue, lethargy, taste disorder, mental confusion, seizures, sensory abnormalities, tremors, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, foreign body sensation in the eye, subconjunctival hemorrhage, tinnitus, palpitations, increased blood pressure, flushing, arrhythmias, tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, heart failure, vasculitis, cough, upper respiratory tract infections, asthma, bronchospasm, shortness of breath, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, bloating, diarrhea, loss of appetite, peptic ulcers, occult gastrointestinal bleeding, gross gastrointestinal bleeding, stomatitis, gastritis, esophagitis, belching, dry mouth, thirst, angular cheilitis, occult blood in stool, gastric perforation, colitis, pancreatitis, melena, perforated peptic ulcers, hepatitis, plasma transaminase concentration elevation, bilirubin elevation, jaundice, liver failure, alopecia, increased sweating, skin rash, urticaria, itching, angioedema, vesicular dermatitis, erythema multiforme, photosensitivity reactions, contact dermatitis, fixed drug eruption, urination disorders, plasma creatinine increase, elevated urea levels, total protein decrease, decreased albumin, proteinuria, glycosuria, increased urinary sediment, hematuria, sodium retention, fluid retention, hyperkalemia, acute renal failure, decreased urine output, frequency of urination, urinary tract infections, interstitial nephritis, edema, lower extremity edema, fatigue, fever, facial swelling, syncope, weight loss, weight gain, armpit pain, breast pain, joint pain, low back pain, chest pain, stiffness, weakness in the lower extremities, decreased female reproductive capacity, dehydration, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, hypertension, acute renal failure, liver failure, respiratory depression, coma, seizures, cardiovascular collapse, cardiac arrest

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container that blocks light. It is also recommended to keep the medication at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the drug's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

Hard capsule with dark green upper and yellow lower part containing a pale yellow powder

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle