Movac 15 mg Tablet

Movac 15 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 15 mg of meloxicam in each tablet. Meloxicam belongs to a class of medicines called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which help reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness. Movac 15 mg Tablet is used to treat symptoms of arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This 15 mg tablet is the higher-strength tablet form of Movac and is intended for patients whose doctor has decided they need this amount.

How it works: Meloxicam works by blocking enzymes that help make prostaglandins, substances that cause pain, swelling, and inflammation. In tablet form, Movac 15 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body to help relieve arthritis symptoms over the day.

Movac 15 mg Tablet is a higher-strength meloxicam tablet, so it is generally used when a doctor believes a full 15 mg daily dose is needed for symptom control. Compared with lower-strength meloxicam tablets, this strength may provide stronger anti-inflammatory effect, but it also requires more caution because side effects can be more likely at higher doses. It is not meant to be used casually or as a first choice without medical assessment.

• Osteoarthritis pain and stiffness
• Rheumatoid arthritis symptom relief
• Inflammation-related joint pain
• Swelling and tenderness from arthritis

• Swallow the Movac 15 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily, because this strength is designed for daily dosing.
• You may take it with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• Do not take extra tablets if you still have pain; the 15 mg strength is already a full daily dose for many patients.
• Avoid taking it with other NSAIDs unless your doctor specifically instructs you to do so.

Each Movac 15 mg Tablet provides 15 mg of meloxicam per tablet. For many adults, this strength may be taken once daily, and the maximum usual daily dose is 15 mg total unless the prescriber gives different instructions. Your doctor decides the right dose based on your condition, response, age, and risk of side effects.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Meloxicam may include:

• Stomach upset
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion or heartburn
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Swelling or fluid retention, which may be more noticeable with the 15 mg strength

• Movac 15 mg Tablet can raise the risk of stomach bleeding, especially if you have a history of ulcers or take it for longer periods.
• Because this is a higher-strength 15 mg tablet, do not exceed the prescribed dose or combine it with other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen unless told to do so.
• Use extra caution if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke history, fluid retention, or kidney disease.
• Avoid or limit alcohol because it can increase the risk of stomach irritation and bleeding.
• Tell your doctor if you take blood thinners, steroids, SSRIs, or diuretics, since these can increase risks with meloxicam.
• Do not use this medicine during pregnancy unless your doctor specifically says it is appropriate, especially later in pregnancy.
• The tablet may cause dizziness in some people, so use care when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Aspirin and other NSAIDs
• Diuretics and blood pressure medicines such as ACE inhibitors or ARBs
• Lithium
• Methotrexate

Store Movac 15 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.