⚕️ Full Prescribing Information
For complete safety information, warnings, and dosage guidelines:
View FDA Label (PDF) →📋 Overview
Meloxicam is an NSAID used for arthritis pain and inflammation. It is gentler on the stomach than ibuprofen or naproxen but still carries cardiovascular risks.
How It Works
Meloxicam preferentially inhibits COX-2 enzyme, reducing inflammation with less stomach irritation than non-selective NSAIDs like ibuprofen.
✓ FDA Approved Uses
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
⚡ Common Side Effects
Contact your doctor if these persist or worsen:
- Stomach upset
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Gas
- Dizziness
🚨 Serious Side Effects
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- Stomach bleeding/ulcers
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Kidney damage
- Severe allergic reactions
⚠️ Do Not Use If
- NSAID allergy
- Asthma with nasal polyps
- Coronary artery bypass surgery
- Active bleeding
📢 Important Warnings
- Cardiovascular risk
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Kidney damage
- Less stomach irritation than other NSAIDs but still a risk