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How long do I wait after taking ibuprofen to take meloxicam?

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 24, 2024.

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You are best to wait until the effects of the ibuprofen wear off, which would be in around 6 hours time, before starting the Meloxicam and stopping the Ibuprofen.

Ibuprofen and meloxicam both belong to the same therapeutic class, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs help to reduce pain, and help to decrease swelling and inflammation. Taking multiple NSAIDs together can lead to gastrointestinal problems.

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Should I take meloxicam at night or in the morning?

Meloxicam is a once-daily non-steroid antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) that you can take by mouth at any time of the day. Try to take your medicine at the same time each day with food or a meal to help prevent an upset stomach. The manufacturer states you can take it with or without meals, but if it causes you stomach upset, you should take it with a meal. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed, at the lowest dose possible for your treatment, and for the shortest time period needed.
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How much meloxicam can I give my dog?

The amount of meloxicam you can give your dog will depend on your dog’s weight. Follow your veterinarian’s instructions carefully. The typical dose is 0.09 mg/lb (0.2 mg/kg) on day 1 given by mouth or mixed with food, then 0.045 mg/lb (0.1 mg/kg) once a day. Continue reading

Is meloxicam very similar to Celebrex?

At lower doses, meloxicam is more similar to Celebrex (celecoxib) than it is to other NSAIDs, like ibuprofen or naproxen, because it is relatively selective for the COX-2 enzyme. But at higher doses, even within the prescribed range, meloxicam can inhibit both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, which may lead to side effects like stomach ulcers or bleeding. COX-2 selectivity is a dose-related effect. Continue reading

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