Coxicam 7.5 mg Tablet 10 pcs

What is meloxicam used for

Meloxicam tablets are used for:

    Short-term (acute) treatment of flare-ups of osteoarthritis

Long-term treatment of:

    Rheumatoid arthritis
    Ankylosing spondylitis

Do not take meloxicam if:

    You are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
    You are a child or adolescent under 16 years of age
    You are allergic to meloxicam or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine
    You are allergic to aspirin or other NSAIDs
    You have ulcers or a bleeding in your stomach or intestines
    You have severely impaired liver function
    You have recently had bleeding in the brain
    You have severe heart failure

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking meloxicam:

    Meloxicam may be associated with a small increased risk of heart attack or stroke. If you have heart problems, previous stroke or think you might be at risk of these conditions, you should discuss your treatment with your doctor or pharmacist
    Stop your treatment with meloxicam immediately as soon as u notice bleeding or ulceration of your digestive tract
    Stop taking meloxicam if you develop a skin rash or other skin symptoms

Possible side effects

All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical treatment if you get some of the side effects.

Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following and they worry you:

    Skin reactions
    Shortness of breath or asthma attack
    Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
    Jaundice
    Pain in the abdomen, loss of appetite
    Bleeding, ulceration of your digestive tract

Other medicines and meloxicam

Tell your doctor if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines.

    Other NSAIDs
    Medicines which prevent blood clotting (warfarin, heparin)
    Medicines which break down blood clots (thrombolytics)
    Medicines to treat heart and kidney diseases
    Corticosteroids
    Cyclosporin
    Any diuretic medicine
    Medicine to treat high blood pressure
    Lithium (used to treat mood disorders)
    Methotrexate (used to treat tumors)
    Cholestyramine (for cholesterol)

How to take meloxicam

    Flare-ups osteoarthritis:

The usual dose is 7.5 mg a day. This may be increased to 15 mg a day

    Rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis:

The usual dose is 15 mg a day. Your doctor may reduce your dose to 7.5 mg a day

How to store meloxicam

    Keep it out of the reach of children
    Do not use this medicine after the expiry date