Merowin 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 daily as needed. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: ○ Adults: Administer this medicine 15 mg orally once daily. The dose may be reduced to 7.5 mg daily depending on the response to treatment. Do not administer more than 15 mg of this medicine per day. Take with water or another beverage during a meal. ○ In elderly patients or those at increased risk of adverse reactions, treatment should usually be 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.

Patients who regularly consume more than three drinks a day should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. This is because this drug can cause gastric bleeding. This medication can increase the risk of cardiovascular issues, so individuals at risk for heart disease or stroke should take special care. If you experience symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness, or slurred speech, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a physician. This medication can cause severe problems such as gastric bleeding, ulcers, or perforation, so those with a history of gastrointestinal disease or symptoms of pain or bleeding in the stomach should seek treatment promptly. Elderly patients may experience these side effects more severely. This drug can cause serious skin reactions or allergic responses, so if symptoms such as skin rash, mucosal damage, or difficulty breathing occur, discontinue use immediately. This medication can affect kidney function, so patients with kidney disease or impaired kidney function should use caution. It may also impact liver function; thus, individuals with liver disease or abnormal liver function should have their liver function checked during treatment. This drug can reduce reproductive capacity; therefore, it is advisable for women planning to become pregnant not to take it, and pregnant or nursing women should not use it at all. Do not take this medication if you have specific allergies or hypersensitivities, have a history of gastric bleeding or ulcers, severe liver or kidney diseases, severe heart failure or hypertension, teenagers under 15 years, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or patients with inflammatory bowel disease. While taking this drug, be cautious about driving or operating machinery, and elderly individuals should use the minimum dosage carefully, as their kidney, liver, and heart functions may be weakened. Additionally, this medication can interact with other drugs, so inform your doctor or pharmacist of any current medications, especially when taking anticoagulants, diuretics, antihypertensives, lithium, methotrexate, etc. In case of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, gastric bleeding may appear, and in severe cases, kidney failure, liver failure, respiratory depression, or coma may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. Finally, keep this medication out of the reach of children and store it in its original container.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, severe cardiovascular thrombotic reactions, myocardial infarction, stroke, bleeding from the stomach or intestines, ulcers, perforation, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, anaphylaxis, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis, renal medullary necrosis, nephrotic syndrome, elevated serum transaminases, increased liver function tests, elevated plasma creatinine, increased blood urea nitrogen, aplastic anemia, bone marrow suppression, changes in blood cell counts, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, reduced plasma iron, decreased hemoglobin, decreased hematocrit, increased neutrophils, increased eosinophils, increased basophils, increased monocytes, agranulocytosis, anaphylaxis, confusion, loss of direction sense, mood changes, mood disorders, insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, increased appetite, depression, irritability, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, cephalalgia, fatigue, lethargy, taste dysfunction, mental confusion, seizures, sensory abnormalities, tremor, visual disturbances, conjunctivitis, foreign body sensation in the eyes, scleral hemorrhage of the eyeball, tinnitus, palpitations, increased blood pressure, flushing, arrhythmia, tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, myocardial infarction, angina, heart failure, vasculitis, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, bronchial spasm, shortness of breath, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, abdominal distension, 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, gastric perforation, colitis, pancreatitis, melena, perforated peptic ulcer, hepatitis, jaundice, liver failure, alopecia, increased sweating, skin rash, urticaria, angioedema, vesicular dermatitis, erythema multiforme, photosensitivity reactions, contact dermatitis, fixed drug eruption, urine retention, elevated plasma creatinine level, increased urea level, decreased total protein, decreased albumin, proteinuria, glucosuria, increased urinary precipitate, urinary occult blood, sodium and fluid retention, hyperkalemia, acute renal failure, decreased urine output, frequent urination, urinary tract infection, interstitial nephritis, edema, lower limb edema, malaise, fever, facial edema, syncope, weight loss, weight gain, pain in armpit/breast, arthralgia, low back pain, pain in armpit/chest, stiffness, lower limb weakness, decreased female reproductive capacity, dehydration, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, hypertension, acute renal failure, liver failure, respiratory depression, coma, seizures, cardiac vascular collapse, cardiac arrest

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a tightly closed container that shields it from light. Additionally, it should be stored at a normal room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, away from excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

Dark green opaque capsules containing yellow to light yellow powder.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle