Vivlodex Dosage
Generic name: MELOXICAM 5mg
Dosage form: capsule
Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 21, 2025.
Dosage
Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals.
For management of osteoarthritis pain, the recommended starting dosage is 5 mg orally once daily. Dose may be increased to 10 mg in patients who require additional analgesia. The maximum recommended daily oral dose of VIVLODEX is 10 mg.
In patients on hemodialysis, the maximum daily dosage is 5 mg
Non-Interchangeability with Other Formulations of Meloxicam
VIVLODEX capsules have not shown equivalent systemic exposure to other formulations of oral meloxicam. Therefore, VIVLODEX capsules are not interchangeable with other formulations of oral meloxicam even if the total milligram strength is the same. Do not substitute similar dose strengths of other meloxicam products.
Frequently asked questions
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