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Meloxicam

Also sold as: Mobic

Comes as:TabletInjection

Usual adult dose

Also sold as: Mobic

Comes as:TabletInjection

Usual adult dose: 7.5 to 15 mg once a day with food. Do not take more than 15 mg in 24 hours.

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:

Medicines that can react with this one.

Serious1 medicineDo not take these together unless your doctor says so.

Moderate2 medicinesTake together only with care. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Enalapril
Can reduce the blood pressure effect and harm the kidneys.
Lithium carbonate
Can raise lithium levels in the blood; levels may need checking.

Category C

A risk to the baby cannot be ruled out. Use only if your doctor says the benefit is greater than the risk.

Similar medicines your doctor or pharmacist may offer instead.

Always follow your doctor or pharmacistThis page is general information, not a prescription. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.