Mobic Dosage

The recommended starting Mobic dosage for people with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis symptoms is 7.5 mg once daily. If symptoms do not improve, your healthcare provider may increase your dosage up to 15 mg per day. For treating juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, the recommended daily dose is determined by body weight and is usually 0.124 mg/kg. The maximum recommended Mobic dose for treating this form of arthritis is 7.5 mg daily.

 

Mobic Dosage: An Introduction

The dose of Mobic® (meloxicam) that your healthcare provider prescribes will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age and weight
  • The medical condition you are being treated for
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As always, do not adjust your Mobic dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
For juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, the recommended Mobic dose is based on weight and is generally 0.125 mg/kg taken once daily. It is also recommended that the liquid form of Mobic be used for smaller children to allow for more accurate dosing.
 
The maximum recommended daily dosage of Mobic is 7.5 mg.
 
Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
For osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, the recommended starting Mobic dose is 7.5 mg once a day. If symptoms do not improve, your doctor may recommend increasing the dose. The maximum recommended daily dosage of Mobic is 15 mg.
 
For people with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, it may take Mobic several weeks to begin to work to its full potential.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;