Mobic dosage: A detailed guide

This article describes Mobic’s dosages and strengths and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for Mobic. If you want to know more about Mobic, see this overview article. It covers details about the drug’s uses and side effects, ways to save on cost, and more.

Mobic is a brand-name medication that comes as an oral tablet. It’s available in a generic version called meloxicam. This article describes dosages of Mobic.

Boxed warnings

This drug has boxed warnings about the risk of serious digestive problems and serious heart and blood vessel problems. A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

See the end of this article for more information about these warnings.

Form and strengths of Mobic

Mobic comes as follows:

• Form: tablet that you swallow
• Strength: 7.5 milligrams (mg), 15 mg

Dosage of Mobic

This article describes the recommended dosages for Mobic. The drugmaker provides these dosages.

If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of Mobic without your doctor’s recommendation.

Usual recommended dosages of Mobic in adults

Usually, doctors start by prescribing a low dosage of Mobic. Then, they’ll adjust it over time until the right dosage is reached. Ultimately, your doctor will prescribe the smallest dosage of Mobic that gives the desired outcome.

The dosage of Mobic for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in milligrams (mg) is:

• Recommended dosage: 7.5 mg once per day
• Maximum dosage: 15 mg once per day

Dosage of Mobic in children

Mobic is approved to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children ages 2–17 years old. However, it should only be taken by children who weigh 60 kilograms (kg)* or more. Children who weigh less than 60 kg should not take Mobic.

The typical recommended dosage of Mobic for children is 7.5 milligrams (mg) once per day. Also, the maximum dosage in children is 7.5 mg once per day.

* For reference, 1 kg is about 2.2 pounds (lb).

Dosage adjustments for Mobic

Your doctor will prescribe a dosage of Mobic based on several factors. These include:

• the specific condition being treated and how severe it is
• your age
• other health conditions you may have

Missed dose of Mobic

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist right away if you realize you forgot to take a dose of Mobic. They may advise you to take the missed dose. Or they may advise you to skip it and take your next dose as scheduled.

For tips on how to plan your doses of Mobic and avoid missing a dose, read this article. You could also try:

• downloading a reminder app on your phone
• setting an alarm
• putting a note where you’ll see it, such as on your calendar, bathroom mirror, or bedside table

Frequently asked questions

Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about Mobic and its dosage.

Is there a 30 mg daily dosage of Mobic?

No. The maximum recommended dosage for adults is 15 milligrams (mg) once per day for all uses of Mobic. For children, the maximum dosage is 7.5 mg per day.

If you have questions about the right dosage of Mobic, talk with your doctor or your child’s doctor.

Can Mobic be used for back pain? If so, what is the dosage?

Maybe. But Mobic isn’t approved to treat back pain. It’s approved to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

In some cases, doctors may prescribe Mobic off-label for back pain. With off-label use, doctors prescribe a drug for a purpose other than what it’s approved for.

If you have questions about taking Mobic for back pain, talk with your doctor.

Is Mobic taken long term?

It can be. Doctors may prescribe Mobic as a short-term or long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that it’s safe and effective for your condition, you may take it long term.

If you have questions about how long you should take Mobic, talk with your doctor.

How Mobic is taken

You’ll swallow Mobic oral tablet once per day. You can take it with or without food.

Swallow Mobic tablets whole. If it’s hard for you to swallow tablets, view this article. It provides suggestions on how to swallow medications that come in pill form.

Your doctor may advise that you take this medication around the same time each day. This helps keep a consistent amount of the drug in your body. And that can help the drug work more effectively.

Also, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re having difficulty taking your medication. They can offer recommendations about taking it.

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Overdose of Mobic

It’s important that you do not take more Mobic than your doctor prescribes. Doing so can lead to harmful effects.

Symptoms of Mobic overdose

Symptoms of an overdose can include:

• lethargy (sleepiness or sluggishness)
• drowsiness
• nausea
• vomiting
• pain below your ribs

What to do if you take too much Mobic

If you think you’ve taken too much Mobic, call your doctor or pharmacist right away. Or you could call 800-222-1222 to speak with someone at America’s Poison Centers. You can also use its online resource. If you have severe symptoms, call 911 or a local emergency number immediately. You can also go to the closest emergency room.

What to ask your doctor

This article describes the usual recommended dosages for Mobic. If your doctor prescribes this medication, they’ll determine the dosage that’s best for you.

Do not change your dosage of Mobic without your doctor’s recommendation. You should take Mobic exactly as your doctor prescribes it. Let your doctor know if you have concerns or questions about your treatment plan.

Here’s a list of some possible questions you may want to ask your doctor:

• How long will I need to take Mobic?
• Will a higher dosage of Mobic raise my risk of side effects?
• Will my dosage of Mobic change if I take other drugs with it?

Boxed warnings for Mobic

This drug has boxed warnings about the risk of serious digestive problems and serious heart and blood vessel problems. A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Risk of serious digestive problems. Mobic can increase your risk of serious digestive problems, including bleeding, ulcers (sores), and holes in your stomach or intestines. These can occur at any time during treatment and without warning signs. Your risk is higher if you’re 65 years of age or older and if you have a history of stomach bleeding or peptic ulcer disease.

Risk of serious heart and blood vessel problems. Mobic can increase your risk of serious and life threatening heart and blood vessel problems. This includes heart attack and stroke. To lower this risk, your doctor will likely prescribe Mobic at the lowest effective dosage. And they’ll also likely prescribe it for the shortest amount of time needed.

Your risk of heart and blood vessel problems is higher if you smoke or have high blood pressure or heart disease. Additionally, the risk is higher if you’ve had a recent heart attack or recent heart bypass surgery. In fact, your doctor likely won’t prescribe Mobic if you’ve had recent heart bypass surgery.

If you develop any symptoms of heart or blood vessel problems, call 911 to get emergency medical help right away. These symptoms may include:

• shortness of breath
• pain in your neck, shoulder, chest, or arm
• confusion
• difficulty speaking
• numbness or weakness on one side of your body

You can also talk with your doctor to learn more.

Disclaimer: Optum Perks has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.