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Meloxicam

Also sold as Meloxicam, meloxicam, MELOXICAM

Medicine summary · from official FDA labels · Oct 19, 2026

Serious warning: WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning . Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal.
3 recalls on record — a recall affects specific batches; check with your pharmacist.

What it’s used for

Meloxicam tablet USP is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for: Osteoarthritis (OA) ( 1. 1 ) Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) ( 1.

How to take it

Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals ( 2. 1 ) OA ( 2.

Important warnings

Hepatotoxicity : Inform patients of warning signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity. Discontinue if abnormal liver tests persist or worsen or if clinical signs and symptoms of liver disease develop ( 5.

Common side effects

Most common (≥5% and greater than placebo) adverse events in adults are diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infections, dyspepsia, and influenza-like symptoms ( 6. 1 ) Adverse events observed in pediatric studies were similar in nature to the adult clinical trial experience ( 6.

Interactions

See Table 3 for clinically significant drug interactions with meloxicam.

If pregnant or breastfeeding

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Forms & strengths

5 MG/ML Injectable Solution · 0.5 MG/ML Oral Suspension · 15 MG Rectal Suppository · 15 MG Oral Tablet · 5 MG Oral Capsule · 10 MG Oral Capsule · 15 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet · 7.5 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet · 7.5 MG Rectal Suppository · 20 MG / 10 MG Oral Tablet · 7.5 MG Oral Tablet · 1.5 MG/ML Oral Suspension

Questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist

  • Is this the right medicine for my condition, and how long should I take it?
  • What side effects should I watch for, and which need urgent attention?
  • Does this interact with my other medicines, supplements, or alcohol?
  • What should I do if I miss a dose or take too much?