MOBIC® Tablets
Meloxicam 7.5 mg
This leaflet answers some common questions about MOBIC. It does not contain
all available information, nor does it take the place of talking to your doctor
or pharmacist. Keep this information. You may need to read it again later.
You should ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about
MOBIC or if you have any trouble before, during or after taking MOBIC.
What MOBIC is used for
MOBIC is used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and
oesteoarthritis, both of which are painful joint diseases. Although MOBIC can
relieve symptoms such as pain and inflammation, it will not cure your condition.
MOBIC belongs to a family of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory
Drugs (NSAIDs). These medicines work by relieving pain and inflammation.
However, MOBIC is COX-2 selective, which means it causes less stomach problems
than traditional NSAIDs.
Before you take MOBIC
When you must not take 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 under Product Description) - 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.
Do not take MOBIC if you are breastfeeding, or intend to breastfeed. The
active ingredient in MOBIC may pass into breast milk and may affect your baby.
Do not take MOBIC if:
- you currently have a peptic (stomach) ulcer
- you have severe liver or kidney problems
- you are less than 12 years of age
- you have previously had a heart attack or stroke
- you are undergoing heart surgery
- you are undergoing major surgery and have a high risk of heart disease
(including diabetes, high cholesterol and smokers).
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
- heart problems including 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
and some types of cancer. - 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.
- cyclosporin used to treat rheumatoid arthritis or problems with the immune
system.
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
MOBIC is 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 MOBIC
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
(at least every three months) during this time. Keep taking MOBIC every 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 MOBIC. 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.
Some NSAIDs increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. If you are going
to have surgery, including dental surgery, you must tell your doctor or dentist
that you are taking MOBIC, especially if you have heart problems, diabetes, high
cholesterol or you smoke.
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 the Emergency Department 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°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 MOBIC anymore, 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.
MOBIC is 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.