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Meloxicam is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Meloxicam depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Meloxicam is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Meloxicam is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Meloxicam safe for pregnant women?
Meloxicam shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Meloxicam safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Meloxicam. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Meloxicam on the Kidneys?
Meloxicam may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Meloxicam on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Meloxicam. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Meloxicam on the Heart?
Meloxicam may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Meloxicam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Meloxicam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Meloxicam habit forming or addictive?
Meloxicam does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Meloxicam will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Meloxicam only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Meloxicam for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Meloxicam
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Meloxicam together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Meloxicam
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Meloxicam as it can have severe side effects.
Take Meloxicam as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Taking this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can cause unintended side effects.
Long-term use of Meloxicam at higher doses may cause bleeding. Bleeding occurs because long-term(more than 3 months) of this drug causes damage to the mucosal layer of the gastrointestinal tract that leads to ulceration which causes bleeding.
Yes, you can take Meloxicam and tylenol (paracetamol/acetaminophen) together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with tylenol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Rarely, Meloxicam may cause weight gain. It is presumed that weight gain occurs because this drug causes increased appetite or fluid retention in the body which leads to weight gain. If you are experiencing unusual weight gain or swelling (a sign of fluid retention in the body) after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, you can Meloxicam and tramadol together. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with tramadol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Mobic® (meloxicam)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 204
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 809-810
