Meloxicam

from source

C14H13N3O4S2 · 351.4 g/mol

Coxicam · Melfax · Meloxivet · Metacam

What is Meloxicam?

A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory sold as Mobic, used for arthritis pain and inflammation. The same molecule is a common veterinary painkiller. from source

CategoryPrescription medicine

Chemical familyAromatics Amides

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESCC1=CN=C(S1)NC(=O)C2=C(C3=CC=CC=C3S(=O)(=O)N2C)O

Where you'll find it

Dispensed on prescription, not sold on a shelf. See the rest of the prescription medicine group.

Relative acute toxicity from source

Animal study data · LD50

Reported LD50: 84 mg/kg · moderately toxic
Species: rat
Route: oral

An LD50 describes acute toxicity under experimental conditions and is not a safe or dangerous dose for a person.

Toxicity & hazards

Toxicity · LD50

84 mg/kg · moderately toxic · LD50 rat oral from source

2 more reported values

320 mg/kgLD50 · oral · rabbit
470 mg/kgLD50 · oral · mouse

DangerToxicHealth hazardH301, H360, H372, H412from source

Compare with

Meloxicam vs Ibuprofen

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 54677470
Wikidata: Q414028
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
LD50: PubChem
Data refreshed: September 13, 2026

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