Melo-D Tablet
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Product introduction
Melo-D Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for the treatment of pain and inflammation in conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. It provides relief from pain, swelling, and redness.
Melo-D Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.
The most common side effects of this medicine are diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infections, indigestion, and flu-like symptoms. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Uses of Melo-D Tablet
Benefits of Melo-D Tablet
In Pain relief
Melo-D Tablet helps to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, and osteoarthritis.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Side effects of Melo-D Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Melo-D
- Flu-like symptoms
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Upper respiratory tract infection
How to use Melo-D Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Melo-D Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Melo-D Tablet works
Melo-D Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (pain and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Melo-D Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Melo-D Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Melo-D Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Melo-D Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Melo-D Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Melo-D Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Melo-D Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Melo-D Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Melo-D Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Melo-D Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Melo-D Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Melo-D Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.
- Melo-D Tablet can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach.
- It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.
- Melo-D Tablet can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzothiazine and Thiazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Non-Selective COX 1 & 2 Inhibitors (Enolic Acid Derivatives)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Melo-D with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.
Co
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Melo-D Tablet used for?
Melo-D Tablet is used to relieve pain, swelling, and stiffness associated with conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in certain children. It works by reducing inflammation and easing joint discomfort.
Can Melo-D Tablet increase my risk of heart problems?
Yes. Melo-D Tablet may increase the risk of serious heart-related issues, including heart attack and stroke, which can occur without warning and may be fatal. This risk may begin early in treatment and can rise with prolonged use or higher doses, especially in individuals with existing heart disease.
Is Melo-D Tablet safe for people with a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding?
Melo-D Tablet can cause serious gastrointestinal problems, such as bleeding, ulcers, or perforation, which may occur without warning. Individuals with a history of stomach ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, older age, alcohol use, smoking, or those taking certain medications are at increased risk.
Who should not take Melo-D Tablet?
Do not take Melo-D Tablet if you have had allergic reactions to meloxicam or other NSAIDs, have aspirin-sensitive asthma, have experienced severe allergic skin reactions to similar medications, or are undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
Can Melo-D Tablet affect my blood pressure?
Yes. Melo-D Tablet may cause new or worsening high blood pressure. If you are already taking medication for high blood pressure, Melo-D Tablet may reduce its effectiveness. Regular monitoring is recommended.
Does Melo-D Tablet affect the kidneys?
Melo-D Tablet may cause kidney problems, particularly in individuals who are dehydrated, elderly, have kidney or liver disease, heart failure, or are taking certain other medications. Your doctor may monitor kidney function during treatment.
Can Melo-D Tablet cause liver problems?
Yes. Although rare, Melo-D Tablet can lead to serious liver issues. Symptoms may include nausea, fatigue, itching, yellowing of the skin or eyes, pain in the upper right abdomen, or flu-like symptoms. Seek medical attention immediately if these occur.
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Name: Mesko Pharmaceuticals
Address: Shop No. 2, Plot No. 1648, Bhandewadi, Station Road, Pardi, Beside Patilwada, Nagpur-440035, Maharashtra, India
Country of origin: India
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