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Meloxicam may be taken without regard to timing of meals.
Osteoarthritis: 7.5mg per day. If necessary, the dose may be increased to 15 mg/day.
Rheumatoid arthritis: 15 mg/day. According to therapeutic response, the dose may be reduced to 7.5 mg/day.
Ankylosing spondylitis: 15 mg/day.
In patients with increased risks of adverse reactions: Start treatment at the dose of 7.5 mg/day.
In dialysis patients with severe renal failure: The dose should not exceed 7.5 mg/day.
The total daily dosage of meloxicam should not exceed 15mg. As a dosage for used in children has yet to established, usage should be restricted to adults. Tablets should be swallowed with water or other fluid in conjunction with food.
Elderly: In elderly patients being treated for rheumatoid arthritis the recommended dose for long term treatment is 7.5 mg a day.
Children (Under 15years of age): Not recommended After assessing the risk/ benefit ratio in each individual patient, the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible duration should be used.
Mode of administration: Oral administration.
