Meloxicam Ranbaxy Meloxicam Tablets

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What is in this leaflet Before you take The active ingredient in Meloxicam Ranbaxy Meloxicam Ranbaxy may pass This leaflet answers some common into breast milk and may affect questions about Meloxicam your baby. Ranbaxy. It does not contain all When you must not take • you currently have a peptic available information, nor does it Meloxicam Ranbaxy (stomach) ulcer take the place of talking to your • Do not take Meloxicam Ranbaxy if you have Crohn's Disease or doctor or pharmacist. you have an allergy to: Ulcerative Colitis Keep this leaflet with this medicine. • you have severe liver or kidney - the active ingredient, You may need to read it again later. problems meloxicam, lactose or any of the • You should ask your doctor or other ingredients in Meloxicam you are currently taking other pharmacist if you have any questions Ranbaxy (all of these ingredients medicines known as: about Meloxicam Ranbaxy or if you are listed at the end of this leaflet) sulfinpyrazone (used to treat have any trouble before, during or gout), fluconazole (used to treat - aspirin or any other NSAID after taking Meloxicam Ranbaxy. fungal infections) or certain medicine sulfur antibiotics (eg. Some of the symptoms of an allergic sulfaphenazole or reaction may include: sulfamethoxazole). What Meloxicam • rash, itching or hives on the skin Do not give Meloxicam Ranbaxy to Ranbaxy is used for • swelling of the face, lips, tongue children and adolescents under 18 or other parts of the body years of age. Meloxicam Ranbaxy is used to treat • shortness of breath, wheezing or You should not use Meloxicam the symptoms of: trouble breathing Ranbaxy if the packaging is torn or • osteoarthritis If you are not sure if you have these shows signs of tampering. • rheumatoid arthritis allergies, you should raise those You should not use Meloxicam Although Meloxicam Ranbaxy can concerns with your doctor or Ranbaxy after the EXPIRY DATE relieve symptoms such as pain and pharmacist. on the packaging has passed. inflammation, it will not cure your Do not take Meloxicam Ranbaxy if: condition. • you are about to undergo Before you start to take Meloxicam Ranbaxy belongs to a coronary artery bypass graft Meloxicam Ranbaxy family of medicines called Non- surgery You must tell your doctor or Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs • you have a disease of the heart pharmacist if: (NSAIDs). These medicines work by with shortness of breath, and 1. you have any allergies to any relieving pain and inflammation. swelling of the feet or lips due to other medicines, including aspirin fluid build-up Ask your doctor if you have any or other NSAID medicines. questions about why Meloxicam • you experience bleeding from the 2. you have or have had any medical Ranbaxy has been prescribed for stomach, gut or any other conditions, especially the you. Your doctor may have bleeding following: prescribed Meloxicam Ranbaxy for • you have had a stroke resulting • high blood pressure or fluid another reason. from a bleed in the brain or have retention a bleeding disorder • diabetes • you are breastfeeding, or intend • high cholesterol to breastfeed.

Meloxicam Ranbaxy Published by MIMS/myDr September 2010 1 • heartburn, indigestion, ulcers or - methotrexate, a medicine used Taking Meloxicam other stomach problems to treat rheumatoid arthritis (a Ranbaxy • kidney or liver disease painful joint disease) and some • asthma or any other breathing types of cancer Follow all directions given to you by problems. - cyclosporin, a medicine used to your doctor or pharmacist carefully. 3. you are using an IUD for birth treat rheumatoid arthritis and They may differ from the control certain problems with the information contained in this leaflet. immune system 4. you are pregnant or intend to How much to take become pregnant - diuretics, also called fluid or water tablets If it is necessary for you to take For the treatment of osteoarthritis Meloxicam Ranbaxy, your - medicines used to treat high The usual dose of Meloxicam doctor will discuss the risks and blood pressure Ranbaxy is 7.5 mg, taken as a single benefits of taking it during - medicines used to treat heart dose each day. pregnancy. problems However, your doctor will prescribe 5. you are taking Meloxicam - medicines to treat diabetes a dose suitable for your condition. Ranbaxy together with any - cholestyramine, a medicine used For the treatment of rheumatoid medicines used to treat high blood to treat high cholesterol levels in arthritis pressure and some other heart the blood problems such as ACE inhibitors, The usual dose of Meloxicam angiotensin receptor antagonists and - corticosteroids (drugs usually Ranbaxy is 15 mg taken as a single diuretics (also called fluid or water used to treat inflammatory dose each day. tablets). conditions, such as skin rash and Depending on your response, your When taken together these asthma) doctor may reduce this dose to 7.5 medicines can cause kidney - some medicines used to treat mg taken as a single dose each day. problems. fungal infections The maximum recommended daily If you have not told your doctor or - some sulfur antibiotics dose of Meloxicam Ranbaxy is 15 mg. pharmacist about any of the above, - some medicines used to treat tell them before you start taking irregular heart beats For patients with kidney problems Meloxicam Ranbaxy. undergoing dialysis, the maximum - some antihistamines (medicines recommended daily dose is 7.5 mg. used to prevent or relieve the Taking other medicines symptoms of allergy, such as hay Ask your doctor for more Before taking Meloxicam Ranbaxy, fever or insect stings) information if you have been advised to take a different dose. tell your doctor or pharmacist if you These medicines may be affected by are taking any other medicines, Meloxicam Ranbaxy or may affect including medicines that you buy how well Meloxicam Ranbaxy How to take Meloxicam without a prescription from a works. Your doctor or pharmacist has Ranbaxy pharmacy, supermarket or health more information on medicines to be Swallow the tablets with fluid. food shop. careful with or avoid while taking There may be interference between Meloxicam Ranbaxy. It is best to take Meloxicam Meloxicam Ranbaxy and some Ranbaxy immediately after food to Children medicines. These include: avoid the chance of an upset Meloxicam Ranbaxy is not stomach. - aspirin, salicylates or other recommended for use in children and NSAID medicines Try to take Meloxicam Ranbaxy at adolescents under 18 years of age. the same time each day, either - medicines used to thin your morning or evening. blood (such as warfarin, heparin and ticlopidine) How long to take Meloxicam - lithium, a medicine used to treat Ranbaxy some types of depression Keep taking Meloxicam Ranbaxy - antidepressants called selective every day until your doctor tells you serotonin reuptake inhibitors to stop. (SSRIs)

Meloxicam Ranbaxy Published by MIMS/myDr September 2010 2 Meloxicam Ranbaxywill not cure While you are taking Check with your doctor as soon as your condition but it should help Meloxicam Ranbaxy possible if you have any problems control pain, swelling and stiffness. while taking Meloxicam Ranbaxy, even if you do not think the problems If you forget to take Meloxicam Things you must do are connected with the medicine or are not listed in this leaflet. Ranbaxy If you become pregnant while taking Tell your doctor if you notice any of If it is almost time for your next dose Meloxicam Ranbaxy, tell your the following and they worry you: (e.g. within 2-3 hours), skip the dose doctor immediately. • you missed and take the next dose If you are about to start any new stomach upset including nausea, when you are meant to. Otherwise, medicines, tell your doctor and vomiting, heartburn, indigestion, take it as soon as you remember, then pharmacist that you are taking cramps or pain go back to taking it as you would Meloxicam Ranbaxy. • headache normally. • sore mouth or throat,discomfort If you are going to have surgery, when swallowing Do not try to make up for missed including dental surgery, tell your • doses by taking more than one dose doctor or dentist that you are taking constipation, diarrhoea or wind at a time. Meloxicam Ranbaxy. • dizziness or light-headedness, falls or other accidents around the If you are not sure what to do, check Meloxicam Ranbaxy can slow down home or work with your doctor or pharmacist. blood clotting. • skin rash or itching If you get an infection while using • skin rashes, which may be caused If you have taken too much Meloxicam Ranbaxy, tell your by exposure to sunlight, can Meloxicam Ranbaxy doctor. Meloxicam Ranbaxy may blister and may take on the (overdose) hide some of the signs of an infection appearance of a severe burn (eg. pain, fever, redness and Seek urgent medical advice if you • increase in blood pressure swelling). You may think, think that you or anyone else may • mistakenly, that you are better or that tinnitus (ringing of the ear) have taken more than the the infection is not serious. These side effects are usually mild. recommended dose of Meloxicam Ranbaxy. Tell your doctor immediately if you Things to be careful of notice any of the following: Advice can be provided by a doctor, • pharmacist or Poisons Information Be careful driving or operating blurred vision Centre (telephone 13 11 26). machinery until you know how • infections in your urinary tract Meloxicam Ranbaxy affects you. As e.g. the need to pass urine more Signs of an overdose with with other NSAID medicines, frequently than normal, any Meloxicam Ranbaxy may include: Meloxicam Ranbaxy may cause change in the amount or colour of - nausea and/or vomiting dizziness, drowsiness or blurred your urine (red or brown) or - headache vision in some people. painful urination • collapse or fainting, shortness of - drowsiness Make sure you know how you react to Meloxicam Ranbaxy before you breath or tiredness, fast or - blurred vision drive a car, operate machinery, or do irregular heartbeat (also called - dizziness anything else that could be dangerous palpitations), chest pain, swollen or sore leg veins - fits or seizures if you are not alert. • severe pain or tenderness in the - low blood pressure stomach - difficulty in breathing • severe dizziness • - impaired consciousness Side effects yellowing of the skin and eyes (known as jaundice) - kidney failure You should be aware that all • swelling of your ankles, legs or medicines carry some risks and that other parts of your body all possible risks may not be known • signs of anaemia (such as at this stage despite thorough testing. tiredness, being short of breath and looking pale) • irritation of your mucous membranes (eg. lips, mouth, eyes or genitals).

Meloxicam Ranbaxy Published by MIMS/myDr September 2010 3 These are rare but serious side Meloxicam Ranbaxy should not be Meloxicam Ranbaxy does not effects. You may need urgent stored in direct sunlight or heat. contain gluten or sucrose. medical attention. Keep your tablets where children If any of the following happen, cannot reach them. Australian Registration Numbers STOP taking Meloxicam Ranbaxy A locked cupboard at least one-and- and tell your doctor immediately one-half metres above the ground is a or go to Emergency at your nearest Meloxicam Ranbaxy 7.5 mg good place to store medicines. hospital: AUST R 127417 • vomiting of blood or material that Meloxicam Ranbaxy 15 mg Disposal looks like coffee grounds AUST R 127418 • bleeding from your back passage Your pharmacist should be able to (rectum), black sticky motions safely dispose of any unused Sponsor (stools) or bloody diarrhoea Meloxicam Ranbaxy Meloxicam Ranbaxy is supplied in • swelling of the face, lips or Australia by: tongue which may make swallowing or breathing difficult Ranbaxy Australia Pty Ltd., • asthma, wheezing or shortness of Product Description Suite 4.02, Level 4, Building D, breath 12-24 Talavera Road, North Ryde, NSW 2113, • sudden or severe itching, skin Australia rash or hives What is Meloxicam Ranbaxy • weakness in one part or side of Meloxicam Ranbaxy is the brand This leaflet was prepared in May your body, slurred speech or name of your medicine. It is 2010. visual disturbances available as tablets. Meloxicam These are rare but very serious side Ranbaxy tablets come in two effects. You may need urgent strengths: medical attention or hospitalisation. Meloxicam Ranbaxy 7.5 mg tablets Not all of these side effects have are pale-yellow, circular, flat been reported with Meloxicam bevelled tablets with a central break- Ranbaxy but have been seen with line on one side and plain on the similar medicines. other side. Available in blister packs of 30 tablets. Other side effects, not listed above, may occur in some people.Tell Meloxicam Ranbaxy 15 mg tablets your doctor if you notice anything are pale-yellow, circular, flat else that is making you feel unwell. bevelled tablets with a central break- line on one side and plain on the Do not be alarmed by this list of other side. Available in blister packs possible side effects. You may not of 30 tablets. experience any of them. Meloxicam Ranbaxy is available only with a doctor's prescription.

After using Meloxicam Ingredients Ranbaxy Active ingredient: Meloxicam Ranbaxy 7.5 mg Storage tablet: 7.5 mg of meloxicam Keep your tablets in their pack until Meloxicam Ranbaxy 15 mg it is time to take them. If you take tablet: 15 mg of meloxicam. them out of their packaging, they will Inactive Ingredents: not keep well. Microcrystalline cellulose, Keep Meloxicam Ranbaxy in a cool pregelatinised maize starch, lactose, dry place where the temperature maize starch, sodium citrate, stays below 25°C. colloidal anhydrous silica and magnesium stearate.

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