It is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondyloarthritis.
Each tablet contains:
Active ingredient: Meloxicam – 15 mg
Excipients: Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium citrate, povidone, crospovidone, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate.
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Ankylosing spondyloarthritis (Bechterew’s disease)
Indicated for symptomatic therapy — to reduce pain and inflammation at the time of use. It has no effect on the progression of the disease.
Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any excipients
Post-coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Decompensated heart failure
Complete or partial combination of bronchial asthma, recurrent nasal and paranasal sinus polyposis, and intolerance to acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs (including in medical history)
Erosive and ulcerative lesions of the stomach or duodenum, active gastrointestinal bleeding
Inflammatory bowel diseases (e.g., nonspecific ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease)
Cerebrovascular bleeding or any other active bleeding
Severe liver failure or active liver disease
Severe renal failure in patients not undergoing dialysis (creatinine clearance <30 ml/min), progressive kidney disease, including confirmed hyperkalemia
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Children under 15 years of age
Due to the presence of lactose in the composition, this product should not be used by patients with rare hereditary conditions such as lactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption.
The medication should be taken orally once daily during meals.
Recommended dosing regimen:
Rheumatoid arthritis: 15 mg per day. Depending on treatment response, the dose may be reduced to 7.5 mg per day.
Osteoarthritis: 7.5 mg per day. If ineffective, the dose may be increased to 15 mg per day.
Ankylosing spondyloarthritis: 15 mg per day.
Maximum daily dose should not exceed 15 mg.
In patients at increased risk of adverse effects, and in those with severe renal failure undergoing hemodialysis, the dose should not exceed 7.5 mg per day.
Store in a dry, light-protected place at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Keep out of reach of children.
