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Treatment for joint pain?

Why did my doctor prescribe me Zeloxom Fort Meloxlcam medicine? With one tablet per day for ten days. He prescribed it for my joint pain and heat on my hand and foot surface.

Male | 60 years old
Complaint duration: 1-2days
Medications: Yes as above
Conditions: No

2 Answers

Meloxicam is A NSAID , a non-steroid anti inflammatory medicine
It reduces inflammation and pain
Well you should always ask your Dr what a new Rx is for. Meloxicam is a non steroid anti inflammatory. The forte is a mild pain reliever