Meloxone Capsule 7.5 mg (Meloxicam)

Adult dose

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. 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 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 undergoing hemodialysis should not receive more than 7.5 mg daily.

This medication should be consulted with a doctor or pharmacist if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol daily due to increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. This medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular problems such as myocardial infarction or stroke in individuals with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors. If symptoms arise, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention. This medication can cause serious gastrointestinal side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation, and caution is particularly necessary for the elderly and individuals with a history of gastrointestinal diseases. Severe allergic skin reactions or dermatitis may occur, so if symptoms such as skin rash or mucosal lesions appear, discontinue use immediately. This medication may affect kidney and liver function, so individuals with existing kidney or liver diseases should consult a doctor before taking it and require regular check-ups during use. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and breastfeeding women should also avoid it. This medication may cause serious side effects in individuals with certain genetic metabolic disorders; therefore, those with lactose intolerance and similar conditions should not take it. The risk of side effects increases when this medication is taken with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so it should be avoided. Strict management by a doctor is needed when taken with anticoagulants, lithium, methotrexate, etc. Elderly patients may have reduced kidney, liver, and heart function, so it should be taken carefully at a minimum dose, with close monitoring for side effects. Overdose of this medication can cause symptoms such as vomiting, drowsiness, and gastrointestinal bleeding; in severe cases, it may lead to life-threatening conditions such as kidney failure, liver failure, or seizures, requiring immediate emergency treatment.

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

This medication should be stored in a container that blocks light and air, preferably at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can prolong the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Light yellow powder in a hard capsule with a pale green shell

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle