
Mobic
Meloxicam tablets for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is an NSAID that calms inflammation in the joints.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Meloxicam
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 7.5mg · 15mg
Mobic is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Mobic depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Mobic details
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis · Rheumatoid Arthritis · Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Alternative names
- meloxicam
- Therapeutic class
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Pharmacological class
- NSAID
- Minor side effects
- dyspepsia; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
- diarrhoea; abdominal pain; fluid retention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; Warfarin; Lithium
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years and adults.
Contraindications
recent coronary bypass surgery; peptic ulcer disease; history of aspirin-induced asthma
Serious side effects
myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention; severe GI bleeding, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Meloxicam tablets for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is an NSAID that calms inflammation in the joints.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis by blocking cyclooxygenase activity within active joint inflammatory pathways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid in late pregnancy due to potential risk of early closure of ductus arteriosus. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Mobic names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Meloxicam at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.