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Mebilax is a drug used to treat chronic pain conditions of bone and joint diseases. Mebilax medicine has the main active ingredient meloxicam, a powerful anti-inflammatory. The drug is prepared in the form of tablets with the strength of Mebilax 7.5mg and Mebilax 15mg.1. What are the effects of Mebilax?
Mebilax belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), with the main ingredient being meloxicam. Mebilax is made in the form of tablets, with the strength of 7.5mg and 15mg. Meloxicam is a potent anti-inflammatory agent against most types of inflammation.Mebilax has the main effects of analgesic and anti-inflammatory, in addition to antipyretic and anti-platelet aggregation, but the antipyretic effect of the drug is less so it is less mentioned. The drug is used in the treatment of chronic pain conditions of the following diseases:
Osteoarthritis, osteoarthritis pain such as osteoarthritis, joint damage Rheumatoid arthritis Ankylosing spondylitis
2. Usage and dosage of Mebilax
Mebilax is for use in adults only. Dosage Mebilax 7.5mg and Mebilax 15mg specifically for each case as follows:
Ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis: 1 Mebilax 15mg/day tablet, the dose can be reduced to 1 Mebilax 7 tablet. 5mg/day depending on the patient's response to the drug. Osteoarthritis (acute pain): 1 Mebilax 7.5mg tablet/day, can be increased to 1 Mebilax 15mg/day tablet. Elderly people, at risk of side effects, should start with a dose of 1 tablet of Mebilax 7.5mg/day. People with kidney failure, hemodialysis: Not more than 7.5mg/day.
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3. Side effects of the drug Mebilax
Mebilax medicine can cause some unwanted side effects with the following frequency:
Common: Digestive disorders with symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, constipation . In addition, there may be other side effects such as itching, rash, edema, headache, anemia. Uncommon: Hypertension, flushing, palpitations, tinnitus, dizziness, stomatitis, esophagitis, belching, peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, urticaria, somnolence, change change some indicators if testing such as increased bilirubin, transaminases, blood urea, creatinine, leukopenia and thrombocytopenia. Rarely: Mebilax medicine rarely causes gastritis, peptic ulcer perforation, colitis, hepatitis, bronchial asthma, erythematous skin rash, skin more sensitive to sunlight, angioedema, syndrome Lyell syndrome, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, anaphylaxis.
4. Some notes when using Mebilax medicine
Mebilax is not used in the following cases:
People who are allergic to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin or have symptoms of urticaria, angioedema, bronchial asthma, Quincke's edema after taking the drug . People with duodenal ulcer disease, progressing stomach, stomach bleeding, brain hemorrhage. Mebilax should be used with caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease or on anticoagulants. If there are symptoms of peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding, the drug should be stopped immediately. People with liver failure, severe kidney failure. Discontinue the drug immediately if there is an increase in transaminases or other liver function indicators. Women who are pregnant (especially the last 3 months of pregnancy) and breast-feeding. In addition, it is important to inform your doctor about any medications you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, dietary supplements, and herbs.
Mebilax medicine may interact with a number of drugs including: other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anticoagulants, antihypertensive drugs, diuretics, drugs containing Lithium, Methotrexate.
Mebilax drug works to reduce pain in people with osteoarthritis such as osteoarthritis, joint damage, rheumatoid arthritis, ... To ensure effective treatment and avoid side effects, people Patients should carefully read the instructions or use as directed by the doctor, pharmacist.
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