Cay-Melox Tablet 7.5mg

About Cay-Melox Tablet 7.5mg

Cay-Melox Tablet Uses

• Osteoarthritis pain and joint stiffness
• Rheumatoid arthritis flare ups
• Juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children above 2 years
• Ankylosing spondylitis related back pain

Cay-Melox Tablet Benefits

• Once daily dosing improves treatment adherence
• Lower stomach irritation risk than many older NSAIDs
• Reduces joint swelling and morning stiffness
• Supports easier daily movement in chronic arthritis

What Experts Say

Meloxicam blocks the COX-2 enzyme more than the COX-1 enzyme. This selective action lowers prostaglandin levels in inflamed joints and reduces swelling. Because COX-1 helps protect the stomach lining, this selectivity often means less gastric irritation than older NSAIDs at usual doses.

Rheumatologists often choose this molecule for long term arthritis care because one daily tablet keeps pain and stiffness controlled through the day. Many patients notice easier movement and less morning stiffness within one to two weeks of steady use. It is also used in select children with juvenile arthritis under specialist supervision.

Extended NSAID use still calls for monitoring of kidney function, blood pressure and cardiovascular risk. People with a history of heart disease, stomach ulcers or kidney problems need medical supervision before starting treatment. Routine checkups help catch problems early during longer courses of therapy.

Drug Class

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
• Oxicam class, COX-2 preferential inhibitor

Cay-Melox Tablet 7.5mg formula

• Meloxicam

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Cay-Melox Tablet 7.5mg?

• Take one tablet by mouth, usually once daily with food or milk
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water
• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed
• Do not exceed 15mg (two tablets of this strength) in 24 hours unless a doctor advises otherwise

Drug Interactions

• Aspirin: Combined use raises the risk of stomach bleeding
• Warfarin: Increases bleeding risk when taken together
• ACE Inhibitors: Can reduce blood pressure control and affect kidney function
• Lithium: Meloxicam can raise lithium levels in the blood
• Diuretics: May reduce the water pill effect and stress the kidneys

Risks and warnings

• Peptic Ulcer History: Avoid use in people with active stomach or intestinal ulcers
• Heart Disease: Use with caution in patients with existing heart failure or coronary disease
• Kidney Impairment: Requires dose adjustment or avoidance in significant kidney disease
• Pregnancy: Avoid especially in the third trimester due to risk to the unborn baby
• Aspirin Sensitivity: Not recommended in people with known NSAID or aspirin allergy

Cay-Melox Tablet 7.5mg Side Effects

• Stomach upset or indigestion
• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Swelling in the feet or ankles
• Raised blood pressure
• Skin rash

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a dry place away from direct sunlight
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack until use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the printed expiry date