Cay-Melox Tablet 15mg

About Cay-Melox Tablet 15mg

Cay-Melox Tablet Uses

• Management of rheumatoid arthritis
• Management of osteoarthritis
• Management of ankylosing spondylitis
• Relief of joint pain and stiffness
• Relief of inflammation linked to chronic joint disease

Cay-Melox Tablet Benefits

• Convenient once daily dosing for chronic joint conditions
• Effective anti inflammatory and pain relieving action
• More selective action that may lower some stomach related risks compared to older NSAIDs
• Helps improve daily mobility in patients with joint disease

What Experts Say

Doctors across Pakistan prescribe meloxicam for patients living with long term joint conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Its once daily dosing helps patients stay consistent with treatment over months or years.

Physicians usually start with the lowest effective dose and monitor response after a few weeks, since full anti inflammatory benefit can take time to appear. Regular follow up allows the dose to be adjusted based on pain control and side effects.

Clinicians closely watch for stomach, kidney and heart related warning signs during long term NSAID use, especially in older patients. Doctors advise taking this medicine with food and avoiding alcohol to reduce the chance of stomach irritation. Because long term NSAID use is common among older adults with chronic joint disease in Pakistan, doctors periodically recheck kidney function and blood pressure during extended meloxicam therapy.

Drug Class

• Non steroidal anti inflammatory drug from the oxicam class

Cay-Melox Tablet 15mg formula

• Meloxicam

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Cay-Melox Tablet 15mg?

• Take with food or a glass of milk to reduce stomach upset
• Swallow the tablet whole with water
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed
• Take at the same time each day for consistent results

Drug Interactions

• Aspirin and other NSAIDs: increased risk of stomach bleeding
• Warfarin and other anticoagulants: increased bleeding risk when combined
• ACE inhibitors and ARBs: reduced blood pressure control and added kidney strain
• Diuretics: reduced effectiveness and increased kidney risk
• Lithium: raised lithium levels in the blood

Risks and warnings

• Active stomach ulcer: this medicine is not recommended
• Severe kidney or liver disease: this medicine is not recommended
• Aspirin or NSAID allergy: avoid use due to risk of severe allergic reaction
• Late pregnancy: avoid use, especially in the final trimester
• Heart disease: use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time

Cay-Melox Tablet 15mg Side Effects

• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Rash, itching or photosensitivity
• Dizziness
• Fluid retention and swelling
• Raised blood pressure
• Changes in liver enzymes
• Rarely, severe skin reactions such as Stevens Johnson syndrome

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a dry place away from direct light
• Keep the strip in its original packaging
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use beyond the expiry date printed on the pack