FDA label
What is meloxicam used for?
The FDA-approved uses of meloxicam, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label for meloxicam (tablet) lists 3 uses: Osteoarthritis (OA); Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA); Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) Pauciarticular and Polyarticular Course.
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Meloxicam, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by AiPing Pharmaceutical, Inc (ANDA077920). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Meloxicam tablets are indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Meloxicam tablets are indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) Pauciarticular and Polyarticular Course
Meloxicam tablets are indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of pauciarticular or polyarticular course Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients who weigh ≥60 kg.
Source: DailyMed label, set id ac58edaa-4aba-4fa8-9ccd-f33477aee218, version 3, effective December 12, 2025. NDC 11788-046, one of 143 listings for this product.
Meloxicam, capsule
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANDA209487). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Meloxicam capsules are indicated for management of osteoarthritis pain.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 43e2b0f3-cf34-4f51-aa93-39ed98cab449, version 11, effective September 16, 2025. NDC 68180-188, one of 4 listings for this product.
Questions
What is meloxicam used for?
The FDA label for meloxicam (tablet) lists 3 uses: Osteoarthritis (OA); Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA); Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) Pauciarticular and Polyarticular Course.
What drug class is meloxicam?
FDA lists meloxicam in the Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
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