Anti-Cox II
Capsules, Tablets, Ampoules & Suppositories
Each capsule contains: Meloxicam 7.5 mg.
Each tablet contais: Meloxicam 15 mg.
Each 3 ml ampoule contains: Meloxicam 15 mg.
Each rectal suppository contains: Meloxicam 15 mg.
Properties:
Anti-cox 11 (Meloxicam) is a nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drug (NSAIO), belonging to the enolcarboxamide class of compounds. The anti-inflammatory action of Anti-cox 11 (Meloxicam) is via the inhibition of cox 11 enzyme. In contrast to other NSAIO’s currently availble (which are cox-l and cox 11 inhibitors) Anti-cox 11
(Meloxicam) improves the safety profile by producing fewer side effects, whilst maintaining efficacy.
Anti-cox 11 is ideal for once daily administrations, as it has elimination half life of 20 hours. The changing of formulations does not compromise efficacy or safety, thus allowingpatients to switch between formulations at their convenience. Anti-cox 11 is almost completly absorbed, and is more than 99% bound to plasma proteins. The pharmacokinetics of Anti-cox 11 are not affected by hepatic insufficiency or mild to
moderate renal dysfunction. Also, plasma concentrations of Anti-cox 11 are not altered in elderly people.
lndlcations:
It is used as an anti-rheumatic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory forthe treatment of painful, musculoskeletal system conditions.
Dosage:
The recommended dose is 7.5 mg (one capsule) or 15 mg (2 capsules) 7.5 mg orone tablet 15 mg) once daily with food, depending on the severity of
! the case. In case of Injection:The recommended dose is one ampoule intramuscular once daily. In case of suppository: The recommended dose is one rectal suppository once daily.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to Meloxicam, active peptic ulcer, children under 15 years of age, pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse reaction:
G.I.T. disorders: Somatitis, epigastritis, distress, nausea & abdominal pain.
CNS & skin adverse reactions are as, diziness, headache, itching and rash.
Precautions:
Store below 30·C in a dry cool place out of reach of children.
Pack:
-Box of 10 capsules (7.5 mg).
-Box of 1 0 tablets (15 mg).
-Boxof20 tablets (15 mg).
-Boxof3 ampoules (15 mg 13ml).
-Box of6 ampoules (15 mg 13 ml).
-Box of 5 suppositoreis (15 mg 1 supppsitory). I Only prescribed by physicians I
Manufactured by:
ADWIA eo, S.A.E 10· of Ramdan City
Made In Egypt
