✅ Active Ingredient Overview Table:

🔬 Active Ingredient (Generic Name):	Meloxicam
💊 Indication:	Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
🇺🇸 US Brand:	Mobic
🏭 Manufacturer:	Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. (Founded: 2005)
📦 Packaging:	10 Tablets per Strip
🧪 Strength:	15 mg
🚚 Delivery Time:	6–15 days

🌿 What is Meloxicam 15 mg (Melorise)?

Melorise provides a 15 mg dose of Meloxicam, a preferential COX-2 inhibitor that reduces inflammation and pain in chronic arthritic conditions. By targeting COX-2 more than COX-1, Meloxicam offers effective symptomatic relief with a lower risk of gastrointestinal ulceration compared to non-selective NSAIDs.

Clinical trials show that Meloxicam 15 mg once daily significantly improves joint function and reduces pain scores within 1–2 weeks. Its long half-life allows convenient once-daily dosing, enhancing patient adherence.

For complete prescribing and safety information, refer to the FDA label for Mobic and the Drugs.com monograph. Additional guidance is available through the NHS Medicines A–Z entry and the WHO Essential Medicines List.

🧬 Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action

Attribute	Detail
Chemical Formula	C14H13N3O4S
Molecular Weight	351.4 g/mol
Bioavailability	~89%
Metabolism	Hepatic (CYP2C9)
Half-Life	~20 hours

Meloxicam preferentially inhibits COX-2, decreasing prostaglandin synthesis in inflamed tissues while sparing gastric mucosa.

💡 Indications & Dosing

Condition	Dose
Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis	15 mg once daily
Ankylosing Spondylitis	15 mg once daily
Acute Pain (off-label)	15 mg as needed (short-term use)

Take with food or milk to reduce GI upset. Do not exceed 15 mg daily.

⚠️ Warnings & Side Effects

Common:

Dyspepsia, nausea
Headache, dizziness
Edema

Serious:

Cardiovascular events (MI, stroke)
GI bleeding or ulcers
Renal impairment

Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration. Monitor blood pressure, renal function, and GI symptoms regularly.

🏥 Storage Instructions

Store at 20–25°C in original blister pack. Protect from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

🌐 Availability & Purchasing

USA: Prescription-only (Mobic); generics available.
UK & EU: Prescription required; Meloxicam generics.
Australia: Prescription and TGA approval for import.

Importing from India can reduce costs; ensure compliance with regulations and valid prescription.

🔗 Related NSAID Therapies

Naproxen SR 750 mg – sustained-release naproxen.
Celecoxib 200 mg – COX-2 selective inhibitor.
Piroxicam 20 mg – long-acting NSAID.

🎥 Educational Video on Meloxicam

👨‍⚕️ Expert Insight: Dr. Anjali Verma, Rheumatologist

“Meloxicam’s preferential COX-2 inhibition profile provides effective pain relief in arthritis with a better GI safety margin. Once-daily dosing enhances adherence.”