MCam 15 mg Tablet

MCam 15 mg Tablet is a prescription pain-relief medicine that contains 15 mg of meloxicam in each tablet. Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce pain and inflammation. MCam 15 mg Tablet is commonly used for conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis when a doctor feels a higher-strength meloxicam tablet is appropriate.

How it works: Meloxicam in MCam 15 mg Tablet blocks cyclooxygenase enzymes, which lowers prostaglandins that cause pain, swelling, and stiffness. As an oral tablet, it is absorbed through the digestive tract and works systemically to help relieve inflammatory pain throughout the body.

MCam 15 mg Tablet is the higher-strength meloxicam tablet in this brand line, compared with MCam 7.5 mg Tablet. It may be chosen for people who need stronger anti-inflammatory pain relief and have been assessed by a doctor as appropriate for the higher dose. Because it contains 15 mg in one tablet, it is not the usual starting strength for everyone.

• Osteoarthritis pain and swelling
• Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Inflammatory joint pain
• Pain and stiffness from arthritis

• Swallow the MCam 15 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew it unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are prescribed daily use.
• You may take it with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not take extra tablets for faster relief; this 15 mg tablet is already the higher single-tablet strength.
• Use only the dose your doctor prescribes, especially if you are also taking another NSAID or aspirin.

Each MCam 15 mg Tablet provides 15 mg of meloxicam per tablet. For many adults, 15 mg once daily is the maximum recommended daily dose, but your doctor decides whether this strength is appropriate for you and for how long to use it. Do not take more than prescribed, because higher NSAID doses can raise the risk of stomach bleeding, kidney problems, and heart-related 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 or abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion or heartburn
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Swelling in the legs or hands, which may be more noticeable with the 15 mg strength

• Do not use if you have had an allergic reaction to meloxicam, aspirin, or other NSAIDs.
• The 15 mg strength is a higher dose, so stomach bleeding and side effects may be more likely than with 7.5 mg in some patients.
• Avoid taking other NSAIDs unless your doctor specifically says it is safe.
• Limit alcohol, since it can increase the risk of stomach irritation and bleeding.
• Use caution if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, fluid retention, kidney disease, liver disease, or a history of ulcers.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, especially in the third trimester, because NSAIDs can harm the unborn baby.
• This tablet may cause dizziness in some people, so be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.

• Other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Aspirin, including low-dose aspirin unless your doctor approves it
• Blood thinners such as warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, or clopidogrel
• ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or diuretics, which can raise kidney risk
• Lithium or methotrexate

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