Mobic

Do not take MOBIC if you have an allergy to :

the active ingredient,meloxicam, or any of the other ingredients in MOBIC (all of these ingredients are listed in the Product description section below

aspirin or any other NSAID medicine.

If you are not sure if you have these allergies, you should raise those concerns with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not take MOBIC  if:

you are pregnant, or intend to become pregnant.
Like most NSAIDs, MOBIC is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It may affect your developing baby if you take it while you are pregnant.

you are breastfeeding, or intend to breastfeed.
The active ingredient in MOBIC may pass into breast milk and may affect your baby.

you currently have a peptic (stomach) ulcer

you have severe liver or kidney problems

you are less than 12 years of age.

You should not use MOBIC if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering or if the EXPIRY DATE on the packaging has passed.
Before you start to take MOBIC You must tell your doctor or pharmacist if:

you have any allergies to any other medicines, including aspirin or other NSAID medicines.

you have or have had any medical conditions, especially the following:

heartburn, indigestion, or other stomach problems

kidney or liver disease

a tendency to bleed

asthma or any other breathing problems

fever or high temperature

high blood pressure, heart failure or fluid retention.

If you have not told your doctor or pharmacist about any of the above, tell them before you start taking MOBIC .
Taking other medicines
Before taking  MOBIC , tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including medicines that you buy without a prescription from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
There may be interference between MOBIC and some medicines. These include:

aspirin, salicylates or other NSAID medicines

medicines used to thin your blood (such as warfarin, heparin, and ticlopidine)

lithium, a medicine used to treat some types of depression

methotrexate and cyclosporin, medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

diuretics, also called fluid or water tablets

medicines used to treat high blood pressure

medicines used to treat heart problems

medicines to treat diabetes

cholestyramine, a medicine used to treat high cholesterol levels in the blood

intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) known also as a coil.

These medicines may be affected by MOBIC or may affect how well MOBIC works. Your doctor or pharmacist has more information on medicines to be careful with or avoid while taking MOBIC.
Children
MOBICis not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age.
Taking MOBIC
Follow all directions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist carefully. They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.
How much MOBIC to take
The usual dose of MOBIC is 7.5 mg, taken as a single dose each day.

For patients with kidney problems undergoing dialysis, the maximum recommended daily dose is 7.5 mg.

Ask your doctor for more information if you have been advised to take a different dose.
How to take MOBOIC
Swallow the tablets with fluid. It is best to take MOBIC immediately after food to avoid the chance of an upset stomach. Try to take MOBIC at the same time each day, either morning or evening.
How long to take MOBIC
You may need to take MOBIC for a long time. Keep in touch with your doctor during this time. Keep taking MOBICevery day until your doctor tells you to stop. If you forget to take MOBIC

If it is almost time for your next dose (e.g. within 2-3 hours), skip the dose you missed and take the next dose when you are meant to. Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, then go back to taking it as you would normally. Do not try to make up for missed doses by taking more than one dose at a time.

If you are not sure what to do, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
If you have taken too much MOBIC
Seek urgent medical advice if you think that you or anyone else may have taken more than the recommended dose of . Advice can be provided by a doctor, pharmacist or Poisons Information Centre (telephone 0800 POISON or 0800 764 766).
While you are taking MOBIC Things to be careful of
If you become pregnant while taking MOBIC , tell your doctor immediately.

If you are about to start any new medicines, tell your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking MOBIC.

If you are going to have surgery, including dental surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking MOBIC .

If you get an infection while using MOBIC , tell your doctor. MOBIC may hide some of the signs of an infection (e.g. pain, fever, redness, and swelling). You may think, mistakenly, that you are better or that the infection is not serious.
Effects on ability to drive or operate machinery
Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how MOBIC affects you. As with other NSAID medicines, << MOBIC>> may cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision in some people.
Side effects
You should be aware that all medicines carry some risks and that all possible risks may not be known at this stage despite thorough testing. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you have any problems while taking MOBIC , even if you do not think the problems are connected with the medicine or are not listed in this leaflet.
Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following and they worry you:

stomach upset including nausea, vomiting, heartburn, indigestion, cramps

loss of appetite

constipation, diarrhoea, wind

dizziness, light-headedness, confusion, disorientation or drowsiness, alteration of mood

headache

ringing in the ears

blurred vision or problems with your vision.


These side effects are usually mild.
Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following:

severe pain or tenderness in the stomach

severe dizziness

fast or irregular heart beats (also called palpitations)

signs of frequent or worrying infections (such as fever, severe chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers

bleeding or bruising more easily than normal

yellowing of the skin and eyes (known as jaundice)

swelling of ankles or legs

signs of anaemia (such as tiredness, being short of breath and looking pale).

These are rare but serious side effects. You may need urgent medical attention.
If any of the following happen, STOP taking MOBIC and tell your doctor immediately or go to Emergency at your nearest hospital:

vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

bleeding from your back passage (rectum), black sticky motions (stools), or bloody diarrhoea

swelling of the face, lips or tongue which may make swallowing or breathing difficult

asthma, wheezing, or shortness of breath

sudden or severe itching, skin rash, hives

fainting

pain or tightness in the chest.

These are rare but very serious side effects. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation.

In addition, unexpected effects, not listed above, can occur with any medicine.

Tell your doctor if you notice anything else that is making you feel unwell.
After taking MOBIC Storage
Keep your tablets in their pack until it is time to take them. If you take them out of their packaging, they will not keep well.

Keep MOBIC in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25 degrees C. MOBIC should not be stored in direct sunlight or heat.

Keep your tablets where children cannot reach them.
Disposal
If your doctor tells you that you will not be needing MOBICanymore, the unused medicine should be returned to your pharmacist so that it can be disposed of safely.
Product Description What the tablets look like
 MOBIC is the brand name of your medicine. The tablets are pale-yellow, round uncoated tablets, marked 59D on one side with break bar, and company logo on the other.

MOBIC come in packets of blisters containing 10 and 30 tablets.

 MOBICis available only with a doctor's prescription.
Ingredients
Each tablet contains 7.5 mg of meloxicam the active ingredient

The tablets also contain sodium citrate, lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, crospovidone, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate.

MOBIC does not contain gluten or sucrose.