Verifying…
Home / Drug A–Z / Meloxicam 15 mg Tablet

Meloxicam 15 mg Tablet

NAFDAC Reg. No. C4-1589 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC — registration activeAs of 5 November 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Meloxicam 15 mg Tablet
NAFDAC number
C4-1589
Active ingredient
Meloxicam
Strength
15 mg
Form
Tablet
Pack size
1 x 10's (in Alu Alu blister)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Onifam Laboratories Limited
Approved
25 Feb 2021
Status
Inactive View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
24 Feb 2026
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

RxVerify commentary

  • Meloxicam 15 mg Tablet is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (C4-1589). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Meloxicam 15 mg Tablet is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for meloxicam, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

Boxed warning: RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning . Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. …
What it is used for

Meloxicam tablet USP is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for: Osteoarthritis (OA) ( 1.1 ) Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) ( 1.2 ) Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) in patients who weigh ≥60 kg ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Osteoarthritis (OA Meloxicam tablets USP are indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] . 1.2 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Meloxicam tablets USP are indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] . …

Possible side effects

Most common (≥5% and greater than placebo) adverse events in adults are diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infections, dyspepsia, and influenza-like symptoms ( 6.1 ) Adverse events observed in pediatric studies were similar in nature to the adult clinical trial experience ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-399-2561 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. …

Do not use if

Meloxicam is contraindicated in the following patients: Known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reactions and serious skin reactions) to meloxicam or any components of the drug product [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 , 5.9 ) ] History of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. …

Warnings

Hepatotoxicity : Inform patients of warning signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity. Discontinue if abnormal liver tests persist or worsen or if clinical signs and symptoms of liver disease develop ( 5.3 ) Hypertension : Patients taking some antihypertensive medications may have impaired response to these therapies when taking NSAIDs. Monitor blood pressure ( 5.4 , 7 ) Heart Failure and Edema : Avoid use of meloxicam in patients with severe heart failure unless benefits are expected to outweigh risk of worsening heart failure ( 5.5 ) Renal Toxicity : Monitor renal function in patients with renal or hepatic impairment, heart failure, dehydration, or hypovolemia. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Use of NSAIDs, including meloxicam, can cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus and fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios and, in some cases, neonatal renal impairment. Because of these risks, limit dose and duration of meloxicam use between about 20 and 30 weeks of gestation, and avoid meloxicam use at about 30 weeks of gestation and later in pregnancy ( see Clinical Considerations, Data) . …

General information only — not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

Check your pack of Meloxicam 15 mg Tablet

Add the expiry date printed on your pack for a full Trust Score — or look up uses, side effects and cheaper generics.

3 free checks left today · no signup Official sources: NAFDAC Green Book & recalls · WHO · U.S. FDA · NLM RxNorm

About Meloxicam 15 mg Tablet

What is in Meloxicam 15 mg Tablet?

Meloxicam 15 mg Tablet contains Meloxicam (15 mg), as tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Meloxicam 15 mg Tablet registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Meloxicam 15 mg Tablet is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number C4-1589, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.

Has Meloxicam 15 mg Tablet been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Meloxicam 15 mg Tablet in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Meloxicam 15 mg Tablet is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number C4-1589, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Meloxicam 15 mg Tablet used for?

Meloxicam tablet USP is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for: Osteoarthritis (OA) ( 1.1 ) Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) ( 1.2 ) Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) in patients who weigh ≥60 kg ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Osteoarthritis (OA Meloxicam tablets USP are indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] . 1.2 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Meloxicam (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for meloxicam. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

Patient reviews

–No reviews yet
5★
0
4★
0
3★
0
2★
0
1★
0
Have you used Meloxicam 15 mg Tablet? Share your experience to help other patients. Sign in to review

Reviews are personal experiences from RxVerify users, not medical advice. Report side effects to your doctor and to NAFDAC.