Mobic 7.5mg
Mobic 7.5mg is one of 2 strengths in which Mobic (Meloxicam) is supplied. The full range is 7.5mg, 15mg. This page covers what the 7.5mg strength is used for and how it fits into typical dosing.
Forms and dosages
Mobic is administered orally once daily with food and water. According to the prescribing information, the usual adult dose is 7.5mg once daily for osteoarthritis, increased to 15mg once daily if needed, and 15mg once daily for rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Doses should be reduced in significant renal impairment, and the lowest effective dose should be used in elderly patients.
Indications
Mobic is approved in adults for the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. According to clinical guidelines, meloxicam offers convenient once-daily dosing with an intermediate gastrointestinal safety profile between non-selective NSAIDs and selective COX-2 inhibitors. The cardiovascular and gastrointestinal risk profile should be considered when selecting NSAID therapy.
All strengths
- 7.5mg
- 15mg
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