Product Overview
- Product Name：Meloxicam
- IUPAC Name：4-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(5-methyl-2-thiazoyl)-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide-1,1-dioxide
- CAS No.：71125-38-7
- Molecular Formula：C14H13N3O4S2
- Molecular Weight：351.40
- Drug Class：Meloxicam is an NSAID
What is Meloxicam？
- Meloxicam is an oxicam-class non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) and a moderately selective COX-2 inhibitor. It is used in the manufacture of finished pharmaceutical products for human and veterinary use.
- Meloxicam possesses anti-inflammatory and analgesic pharmacological properties; its clinical indications primarily focus on the treatment of inflammation and pain. It is free of steroidal hormones.
- Mechanism of action: Meloxicam selectively inhibits COX-2, thereby reducing prostaglandin production at sites of inflammation to exert anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
Why choose Highassay?
Highassay is a professional Chinese supplier of pharmaceutical-grade Meloxicam API. We provide high-quality Meloxicam powder to manufacturers of human and veterinary pharmaceutical formulations worldwide. Here are our key advantages:
Flexible Order Quantities: Whether for small-scale trial orders or mass production, we offer flexible order quantities tailored to your project stage, helping you avoid resource waste from overstocking and reduce production costs.
Reliable Supply Chain: Backed by stable production capabilities and extensive export experience, we ensure timely delivery in accordance with your contract, minimizing the risk of supply shortages during your production process.
Competitive Pricing: We offer cost-effective pricing while guaranteeing product quality and providing complete documentation.
Choose Highassay as your production partner — your reliable source for bulk Meloxicam API.
Packaging and Storage
- Standard packaging: 25 kg/fiber drum, lined with double-layer PE bags.
- Small packaging: Available in 1 kg, 5 kg, or 10 kg sizes; packaged in aluminum foil bags or HDPE plastic drums (with PE inner liners).
- Sample packaging: Aluminum foil bags or double-layer PE bags, with an outer small fiber drum or cardboard box; milligram-scale reference standards may be packaged in glass vials.
- Storage: Store in a sealed container, protected from light, at room temperature; keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
- Shelf life: 5 years under proper storage conditions.
Specification of Meloxicam API
Note: Custom specifications and impurity profiles available upon request for EP/USP/CP grades.
- Specification of Meloxicam API
Items | Standards | Results |
| Appearance | A pale yellow powder, almost odorless | Conforms |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water Slightly soluble in acetone. Soluble in DMF, very slightly soluble In ethanol (96%) and in methanol | Conforms |
| Identification | UV, IR | Conforms |
| Clarity of solution | A 5.0% W/V Solution in DMF is clear | Conforms |
| Related substances | Total impurities ≤3.0% (HPLC) | Conforms |
| Heavy metals | 10ppm max | Conforms |
| Loss on drying | 0.5% max | 0.15% |
| Microbiological control | ||
| Total aerobic microbial count | 1000CFU/gm max | Conforms |
| Bacterial endotoxins | (By LAL test) for information | Conforms |
| Sulfated ash | 0.1% max | 0.05% |
| Assay | 99.0-100.5% | 99.53% |
| Conclusion | It conforms to BP. | |
Both Meloxicam and Ibuprofen belong to the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), but the key difference lies in their COX selectivity; consequently, they have different clinical applications. Furthermore, taking them concomitantly is not recommended.
In veterinary applications, Meloxicam is used to alleviate pain in cats and dogs following orthopedic or soft-tissue surgery, and to treat acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders.
We can provide small samples for your lab testing. Please contact us to request sample and COA.
No. Meloxicam API is not listed as a controlled substance.
It is an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug), not a scheduled substance. Shipping and registration follow pharmaceutical API regulations instead of controlled-drug compliance.
No, Meloxicam is not a blood thinner (anticoagulant).
As an NSAID, it can mildly inhibit platelet aggregation, which may increase bleeding risk. This pharmacological property needs to be considered during formulation and clinical evaluation.
No. Meloxicam is not a narcotic / opioid.
It belongs to NSAIDs, relieves pain via anti-inflammatory pathway, and has no opioid-related addiction risk.
Meloxicam API Uses
Our pharmaceutical-grade Meloxicam API can be used directly by pharmaceutical manufacturers for the processing and production of finished dosage forms.
- Human Pharmaceutical Formulations:
Common dosage forms include tablets, capsules, and granules.
It is a prescription medication primarily used to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and pain.
Common strengths: 7.5 mg, 15 mg. - Veterinary Formulations:
Meloxicam is also widely used in veterinary medicine. Formulations are typically designed with a focus on ease of administration and palatability. Common dosage forms include injections, oral suspensions, and chewable tablets.
It is approved for use in animals such as cattle, pigs, horses, dogs, and cats.
It is primarily used to treat respiratory infections, lameness, and post-operative pain.
Quality Standards and Documentation
- Available Grade: BP / EP / USP / CP
- Purity (HPLC): ≥99.0%
- Supporting documents: COA, MSDS, packing list, GMP certificate, DMF/CEP available upon request
Safety Statement
Hazard statement: Harmful if swallowed. Avoid skin & eye contact. Handle with PPE.
For pharmaceutical raw material manufacturing only, not for direct human use.
If you would like to know more about the relationship between meloxicam and ibuprofen, please refer to our blog:Meloxicam API vs Ibuprofen API: Which NSAID Raw Material Is Better for Your Formulation?
