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| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Taking meloxicam with alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Meloflex 15mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Meloflex 15mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach. It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time. Meloflex can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. |
| Common Side Effect | Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting, Indigestion, Epigastric pain. |
| How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Meloflex 15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
| Driving | It is not known whether Meloflex 15mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. |
| Kidney | Meloflex 15mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Meloflex 15mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Meloflex 15mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease. |
| Liver | Meloflex 15mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Meloflex 15mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Meloflex 15mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (pain and swelling). |
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