Melcam 7.5mg & Melcam 15mg
DESCRIPTION
Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic activities.
INDICATIONS
It is indicated for the relief of the signs and symptoms of Arthritis, Juvenile rheumatoid , rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis.
DOSAGE
Oral
Usual Adult Dose
Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis :7.5mg once a day.
Some patients receive additional benefit by increasing the dose to 15mg once daily.
Usual Adult Prescribing Limits
Up to 15mg once a day
Usual Pediatric Dose
For treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis :Safety and efficacy have not been established.Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis:Recommended dose of 0.125mg per kg of body weight once daily.
Usual Pediatric prescribing limits
Up to 7.5mg once daily.
Usual geriatric dose
See Usual Adult Dose.
SIDE EFFECTS
Those indicating need for medical attention
Less frequent
Albuminuria : Allergic reaction ;Angina Pectoris; Angiodema, Arrhythmia, Asthma; Bilirubinemia; Bronchospasm; Bullous eruption; Cardiac failure ; Colitis; Convulsions; Duodenal Ulcer; Dyspnea ; Face edema; Gastric ulcer ;Hematemesis; Hematuria;Hemorrhagic duodenal or gastric ulcer;Hepatitis; Hypertension ; Hypotension ; Intestinal perforation; Leukopenia ; Melena ; Myocardial infarction; Palpitation ;Pancreatitis; Perforated duodenal or gastric ulcer; Photosensitivity reaction;Pruritus ; Purpura ;Renal failure ;Stomatitis ulcerative;Syncope ; Tachycardia; Thrombocytopenia ; Tremor ;Urticaria;Vasculitis
Incidence rare
A granulocytosis; Anaphylactoid reaction ; Anemia ; Erythema multiforme; Exfoliative dermatitis ; Gastrointestinal bleeding or hemorrhage; Interstitial nephritis; Jaundice;Liver failure ; Shock ; Steven-Johnson Syndrome;Toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Incidence more frequent
Diarrhea ; Dyspepsia -less frequent with shorter duration of use;Flatulence
Incidence less frequent or rare
Abdominal pain; Abnormal dreaming;Abnormal vision; Alopecia ; Anxiety ;Appetite increased ; Confusion; Conjuctivities;Constipation;Dehydration; Depression ; Dry mouth ; Eructation ; Esophagitis; Fatigue ; Fever; Gastritis; Gastroesophageal reflux ; Hot flushes; Malaise; Nausea and or vomiting; Nervousness;Paresthesia; Somnolence; Sweating increased;Taste perversion ; Tinnitus; Vertigo; Weight decreased or increased
STORAGE
Store at temperature not more than 30°C.
PACK SIZE : 10 x 10’s
