There are also longer-lasting forms of ibuprofen available which only need to be taken once or twice a day. The usual dosage is 200mg to 400mg (1 to 2 tablets or capsules) every 4 to 6 hours, with a maximum of 1200mg (6 tablets or capsule) in 24 hours, unless your doctor has told you otherwise. It is a widely used and prescribed NSAID that is also available over the counter. Ibuprofen is the generic name for Advil or Motrin. Meloxicam is not available in combination with other medicines. It is metabolized in the liver and excreted by the kidneys, and is available as a generic. Maximum concentrations are reached five to six hours after a dose, and its duration of pain relief can be up to 24 hours. The usual dosage is 7.5mg once daily although this dosage can depend on your condition and your doctor’s instructions. It is an NSAID that is mainly used to treat pain from arthritis and is available by prescription as an oral 7.5 mg tablet, 10 mg tablet, and 7.5 mg/5 mL oral suspension. Taking an NSAID such as ibuprofen or meloxicam reduces inflammation and pain. NSAIDs work by blocking enzymes that make prostaglandins, which are substances that contribute to inflammation and pain. The risk of gastrointestinal disturbances (such as gastric ulcers) and cardiovascular events (such as heart attacks) appears higher with meloxicam compared to ibuprofen.īoth meloxicam and ibuprofen belong to the class of medicines known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).Meloxicam is only approved to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis Ibuprofen is FDA approved to treat most mild-to-moderate painful conditions, such as toothache, back pain, and primary dysmenorrhea, as well as pain or inflammation caused by arthritis.Ibuprofen in its usual form needs to be given three to four times a day, although extended-release forms of ibuprofen that last 12 to 24 hours are available Meloxicam is a long-acting medicine that only needs to be given once a day.Meloxicam is only available on prescription and ibuprofen is available over the counter as well as on prescription.Meloxicam is considered a stronger medicine than ibuprofen.The main differences between meloxicam and ibuprofen are:

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