Meloxicam (sold under the brand name Mobic) is a prescription-only nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for treating pain related to arthritis in adults and children 2 years old and older.

In particular, meloxicam 7.5 mg/day was associated with a lower incidence of gastrointestinal adverse events compared with diclofenac (13% vs 19%; p < 0.001) or piroxicam (10.3% vs 15.4% ...