Maxwell Enterprises

🔹 Product Name: Melorise

Generic Name: Meloxicam
Manufacturer: Often produced by Mankind Pharma (India) or other local pharma companies
Dosage Forms: Tablets – 7.5 mg and 15 mg
Drug Class: NSAID (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug), COX-2 selective

🔸 Melorise 7.5 mg 🩺 Common Uses:

• Mild to moderate pain and inflammation

• Osteoarthritis (milder cases)

• Back pain, soft tissue injuries, or initial therapy

• Often used in:

  • Elderly patients

  • Patients with mild GI sensitivity

  • Renal-compromised individuals (lower risk dose)

💊 Dosage:

• Once daily after food

• Can be increased to 15 mg/day if insufficient

⚠️ Safety:

• Lower risk of GI upset or renal impact compared to 15 mg

• Good option for long-term management in low-risk pain

🔸 Melorise 15 mg 🩺 Common Uses:

• Moderate to severe musculoskeletal and joint pain

• Conditions like:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

  • Ankylosing spondylitis

  • Severe osteoarthritis

• Post-operative or chronic inflammatory conditions

💊 Dosage:

• Taken once daily, preferably after meals

• Maximum recommended dose due to potency

⚠️ Cautions:

• Increased risk of:

  • GI irritation

  • Fluid retention

  • Kidney function decline

• Avoid in patients with history of ulcers or kidney disease

⚙️ Mechanism of Action:

• Meloxicam selectively inhibits COX-2 more than COX-1, reducing production of prostaglandins (inflammation mediators)

• Offers pain relief and anti-inflammatory effects with less gastric toxicity than traditional NSAIDs like diclofenac or ibuprofen

⚠️ Common Side Effects (2 words each):

• Stomach pain

• Nausea

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Gas bloating

• Skin rash

• Elevated BP

• Heartburn sensation

📦 Shelf Life:

• 36 months (3 years) from the date of manufacture

• Store in a cool, dry place, below 25°C

✅ Which to Use When:

• 7.5 mg → Safer, start dose, elderly, or mild conditions

• 15 mg → More effective, moderate-to-severe pain, short-term flare-ups

Additional Information:

• Delivery Time: 12-15 days