What are the Warnings/Precautions for Mobic (Meloxicam)?
Do not use Mobic if: • you are allergic to any ingredient in Mobic; • you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, trouble breathing, growths in the nose, dizziness) to aspirin or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (eg, ibuprofen, celecoxib); • you have recently had or will be having bypass heart surgery; • you have a peptic ulcer; • you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy. Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. Important: • Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. • Do not take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. • Mobic is an NSAID. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has an NSAID (eg, ibuprofen) in it too. • If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist. • Do not take aspirin while you are using Mobic unless your doctor tells you to. • Lab tes