Meloktocapsule 7.5 mg (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 up to 15 mg daily as needed. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: ○ Adults: Administer 15 mg of meloxicam 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 medicine per day. Take the daily dose all at once with water or another beverage during a meal. ○ For older adults or patients at increased risk of adverse reactions (e.g., those with a history of gastrointestinal disease or cardiovascular risk factors), 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 may cause gastrointestinal bleeding in individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic beverages a day; therefore, consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is essential. Additionally, this medication can cause problems with the heart or blood vessels, hence individuals with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors need to exercise special caution. This medication may cause severe gastrointestinal issues such as bleeding, ulcers, or perforation, so individuals with a history of gastrointestinal diseases or the elderly should be more careful when taking it. Serious allergic reactions or rashes may appear on the skin, so if these symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and go to the hospital. It can affect kidney function, so individuals with kidney disease or suspected kidney dysfunction should consult with a doctor before use. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, as it can decrease reproductive ability. This medication should not be used by individuals who cannot digest lactose due to certain genetic issues. Before taking this medication, it is crucial to check for potential interactions with other drugs, especially when used with anticoagulants, diuretics, lithium, methotrexate, etc. Elderly individuals may have decreased liver, kidney, and heart function, so they should start with the minimum dose and monitor carefully for adverse reactions. In case of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, and in severe cases, renal failure or heart issues may occur, so strict adherence to the dosage is necessary, and immediate medical attention should be sought in case of overdose. Keep out of reach of children and store the medication in its original container to maintain its quality.

• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• severe cardiovascular thrombosis
• myocardial infarction
• stroke
• exfoliative dermatitis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• anaphylactic reaction
• interstitial nephritis
• glomerulonephritis

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is important to maintain a temperature between 1°C and 30°C when storing the medication. This way, the effectiveness and safety of the drug can be well preserved.

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle