Movel 15 mg Tablet

Movel 15 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 15 mg of meloxicam in each tablet. Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain, swelling, and stiffness from arthritis. Movel 15 mg Tablet is commonly used for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis symptoms when a doctor decides an NSAID is appropriate.

How it works: Meloxicam works by blocking cyclooxygenase enzymes, which helps lower the substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. As a tablet, Movel 15 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system to help reduce arthritis pain and swelling.

Movel 15 mg Tablet is the higher-strength meloxicam tablet, so it is typically used when a clinician wants the full adult daily dose in a single tablet. Because 15 mg is the maximum usual daily dose, it is not a starter strength for everyone and may be chosen for people who still need more symptom control after a lower dose or who have been assessed as appropriate for this strength.

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

• Swallow Movel 15 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are prescribed regular use.
• It may be taken with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Use only the amount prescribed, because this 15 mg tablet is a full-strength daily dose for many adults.
• Do not take extra doses for faster relief or to make up for a missed dose without medical guidance.

Each Movel 15 mg Tablet provides 15 mg of meloxicam per tablet. In adults, it is commonly taken once daily when prescribed, and 15 mg per day is the maximum usual daily dose for meloxicam. Your doctor decides whether this strength is right for you and how long you should take it.

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

Common side effects of Meloxicam may include:

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

• Avoid taking other NSAIDs at the same time unless your doctor specifically says so.
• This 15 mg strength is the highest usual daily dose, so it should be used only as directed by a clinician.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, GI bleeding, kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, or asthma triggered by pain relievers.
• Alcohol can raise the risk of stomach bleeding and irritation.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to stomach, kidney, and heart side effects.
• Do not use near the time of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
• Use caution when driving if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking the tablet.

• Other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin may increase bleeding and stomach risk.
• Blood thinners such as warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, or clopidogrel can raise bleeding risk.
• ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and diuretics may increase kidney-related risks and affect blood pressure control.
• SSRIs or SNRIs can add to the risk of bleeding.
• Lithium or methotrexate levels may rise when used with meloxicam.

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