MELOXICAM Drug Patent Profile

Which patents cover Meloxicam, and what generic alternatives are available?

Meloxicam is a drug marketed by Lupin Ltd, Novitium Pharma, Avondale Pharms, Anda Repository, Ascent Pharms Inc, Aurobindo Pharma, Chartwell Rx, Cipla, Corepharma, Cr Double Crane, Dr Reddys Labs Inc, Glenmark Generics, Impax Labs Inc, Lupin Pharms, Mylan, Puracap Pharm, Roxane, Sciegen Pharms Inc, Strides Pharma, Sun Pharm Inds Inc, Taro, Unichem, Yabao Pharm, Yung Shin Pharm, and Zydus Pharms Usa. and is included in twenty-six NDAs.

The generic ingredient in MELOXICAM is meloxicam. There are twenty-two drug master file entries for this compound. Forty-seven suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the meloxicam profile page.

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A generic version of MELOXICAM was approved as meloxicam by AVONDALE PHARMS on June 1^st, 2004.

Summary for MELOXICAM

US Patents:	0
Applicants:	25
NDAs:	26
Finished Product Suppliers / Packagers:	47
Raw Ingredient (Bulk) Api Vendors:	145
Clinical Trials:	92
Patent Applications:	3,368
Formulation / Manufacturing:	see details
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What excipients (inactive ingredients) are in MELOXICAM?	MELOXICAM excipients list
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Recent Clinical Trials for MELOXICAM

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Sponsor	Phase
TriHealth Inc.	Phase 3
Baptist Health South Florida	Phase 4
InnovaGyn, Inc.	Phase 2

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Pharmacology for MELOXICAM

Drug Class	Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Mechanism of Action	Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classes for MELOXICAM

M01AC	Oxicams
M01A	ANTIINFLAMMATORY AND ANTIRHEUMATIC PRODUCTS, NON-STEROIDS
M01	ANTIINFLAMMATORY AND ANTIRHEUMATIC PRODUCTS
M	Musculo-skeletal system

Paragraph IV (Patent) Challenges for MELOXICAM

Tradename	Dosage	Ingredient	Strength	NDA	ANDAs Submitted	Submissiondate
VIVLODEX	Capsules	meloxicam	5 mg and 10 mg	207233	1	2017-01-09
MELOXICAM	Oral Suspension	meloxicam	7.5 mg/5 mL	021530	1	2009-12-17

US Patents and Regulatory Information for MELOXICAM

Applicant	Tradename	Generic Name	Dosage	NDA	Approval Date	TE	Type	RLD	RS	Patent No.	Patent Expiration	Product	Substance	Delist Req.	Exclusivity Expiration
Sun Pharm Inds Inc	MELOXICAM	meloxicam	TABLET;ORAL	077937-002	Jul 19, 2006		DISCN	No	No
Puracap Pharm	MELOXICAM	meloxicam	TABLET;ORAL	077938-001	Jul 19, 2006	AB	RX	No	No
Yung Shin Pharm	MELOXICAM	meloxicam	TABLET;ORAL	077918-002	Dec 7, 2006	AB	RX	No	No
Unichem	MELOXICAM	meloxicam	TABLET;ORAL	077927-002	Dec 20, 2006	AB	RX	No	No
Zydus Pharms Usa	MELOXICAM	meloxicam	TABLET;ORAL	077921-001	Jul 19, 2006	AB	RX	No	No
Mylan	MELOXICAM	meloxicam	TABLET;ORAL	077923-001	Jul 19, 2006		DISCN	No	No
Puracap Pharm	MELOXICAM	meloxicam	TABLET;ORAL	077938-002	Jul 19, 2006	AB	RX	No	No

Expired US Patents for MELOXICAM

Applicant	Tradename	Generic Name	Dosage	NDA	Approval Date	Patent No.	Patent Expiration
Avondale Pharms	MELOXICAM	meloxicam	SUSPENSION;ORAL	021530-001	Jun 1, 2004

EU/EMA Drug Approvals for MELOXICAM

Company	Drugname	Inn	Product Number / Indication	Status	Generic	Biosimilar	Orphan	Marketing Authorisation	Marketing Refusal
Norbrook Laboratories (Ireland) Limited	Loxicom	meloxicam	EMEA/V/C/000141 DogsAlleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders. To reduce postoperative pain and inflammation following orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery.CatsAlleviation of inflammation and pain in chronic musculoskeletal disorders in cats. To reduce postoperative pain after ovariohysterectomy and minor soft-tissue surgery.CattleFor use in acute respiratory infection with appropriate antibiotic therapy to reduce clinical signs in cattle. For use in diarrhoea in combination with oral rehydration therapy to reduce clinical signs in calves of over one week of age and young, non-lactating cattle. For adjunctive therapy in the treatment of acute mastitis, in combination with antibiotic therapy.PigsFor use in noninfectious locomotor disorders to reduce the symptoms of lameness and inflammation. For adjunctive therapy in the treatment of puerperal septicaemia and toxaemia (mastitis-metritis-agalactia syndrome) with appropriate antibiotic therapy.HorsesFor use in the alleviation of inflammation and relief of pain in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders.For the relief of pain associated with equine colic.	Authorised	yes	no	no	2009-02-10
Le Vet Beheer B.V.	Novaquin	meloxicam	EMEA/V/C/003866 Alleviation of inflammation and relief of pain in both acute and chronic musculo-skeletal disorders in horses.	Authorised	no	no	no	2015-09-08
Le Vet Beheer B.V	Meloxidolor	meloxicam	EMEA/V/C/002590 DogsAlleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders.Reduction of postoperative pain and inflammation following orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery.CatsReduction of postoperative pain after ovariohysterectomy and minor soft-tissue surgery.CattleFor use in acute respiratory infection with appropriate antibiotic therapy to reduce clinical signs.For use in diarrhoea in combination with oral rehydration therapy to reduce clinical signs in calves of over one week of age and young, non-lactating cattle.For adjunctive therapy in the treatment of acute mastitis, in combination with antibiotic therapy.PigsFor use in noninfectious locomotor disorders to reduce the symptoms of lameness and inflammation.For the relief of postoperative pain associated with minor soft-tissue surgery such as castration.For adjunctive therapy in the treatment of puerperal septicaemia and toxaemia (mastitis-metritis-agalactia syndrome) with appropriate antibiotic therapy.HorsesFor use in the alleviation of inflammation and relief of pain in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders.For the relief of pain associated with equine colic.	Authorised	yes	no	no	2013-04-22
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH	Novem	meloxicam	EMEA/V/C/000086 Novem 5-mg/ml solution for injection for cattle and pigs:CattleFor use in acute respiratory infection with appropriate antibiotic therapy to reduce clinical signs in cattle.For use in diarrhoea in combination with oral rehydration therapy to reduce clinical signs in calves of over one week of age and young, non-lactating cattle.For the relief of postoperative pain following dehorning in calves.PigsFor use in noninfectious locomotor disorders to reduce the symptoms of lameness and inflammation.For the relief of postoperative pain associated with minor soft-tissue surgery such as castration.Novem 20-mg/ml solution for injection for cattle and pigs:CattleFor use in acute respiratory infection with appropriate antibiotic therapy to reduce clinical signs in cattle.For use in diarrhoea in combination with oral rehydration therapy to reduce clinical signs in calves of over one week of age and young, non-lactating cattle.For adjunctive therapy in the treatment of acute mastitis, in combination with antibiotic therapy.For the relief of postoperative pain following dehorning in calves.PigsFor use in noninfectious locomotor disorders to reduce the symptoms of lameness and inflammation.For adjunctive therapy in the treatment of puerperal septicaemia and toxaemia (mastitis-metritis-agalactia syndrome) with appropriate antibiotic therapy.Novem 40 mg/ml solution for injection for cattle:For use in acute respiratory infection with appropriate antibiotic therapy to reduce clinical signs in cattle.For use in diarrhoea in combination with oral re-hydration therapy to reduce clinical signs in calves of over one week of age and young, non-lactating cattle.For adjunctive therapy in the treatment of acute mastitis, in combination with antibiotic therapy.	Authorised	no	no	no	2004-03-02
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH	Metacam	meloxicam	EMEA/V/C/000033 Cats:Alleviation of mild to moderate post-operative pain and inflammation following surgical procedures, e.g. orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery.Alleviation of pain and inflammation in acute and chronic musculo-skeletal disorders.Reduction of post-operative pain after ovariohysterectomy and minor soft tissue surgery.Cattle:For use in acute respiratory infection with appropriate antibiotic therapy to reduce clinical signs.For use in diarrhoea in combination with oral re-hydration therapy to reduce clinical signs in calves of over one week of age and young, non-lactating cattle.For the relief of post-operative pain following dehorning in calves.For adjunctive therapy in the treatment of acute mastitis, in combination with antibiotic therapy.Dogs:Alleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculo-skeletal disorders.Reduction of post-operative pain and inflammation following orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery.Horses:For use in the alleviation of inflammation and relief of pain in both acute and chronic musculo-skeletal disorders.For the relief of pain associated with equine colic.Alleviation of inflammation and relief of pain in both acute and chronic musculo-skeletal disorders.Pigs: For use in non-infectious locomotor disorders to reduce the symptoms of lameness and inflammation.For the relief of post-operative pain associated with minor soft tissue surgery such as castration.For adjunctive therapy in the treatment of puerperal septicaemia and toxaemia (mastitis-metritis-agalactia syndrome) with appropriate antibiotic therapy.Guinea pigs:Alleviation of mild to moderate post-operative pain associated with soft tissues surgery such as male castration.	Authorised	no	no	no	1998-01-07
Chanelle Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Limited	Rheumocam	meloxicam	EMEA/V/C/000121 DogsAlleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculo-skeletal disorders in dogs. To reduce post-operative pain and inflammation following orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery.CatsReduction of post-operative pain after ovariohysterectomy and minor soft tissue surgery.Alleviation of mild to moderate post-operative pain and inflammation following surgical procedures in cats, e.g. orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery.Alleviation of pain and inflammation in acute and chronic musculo-skeletal disorders in cats.CattleFor use in acute respiratory infection with appropriate antibiotic therapy to reduce clinical signs. For use in diarrhoea in combination with oral re-hydration therapy to reduce clinical signs in calves of over one week of age and young, non-lactating cattle. For adjunctive therapy in the treatment of acute mastitis, in combination with antibiotic therapy.PigsFor use in non-infectious locomotor disorders to reduce the symptoms of lameness and inflammation. For adjunctive therapy in the treatment of puerperal septicaemia and toxaemia (mastitis-metritis-agalactia syndrome) with appropriate antibiotic therapy. For the relief of post operative pain associated with minor soft tissue such as castration.HorsesAlleviation of inflammation and relief of pain in both acute and chronic musculo-skeletal disorders in horses..For the relief of pain associated with equine colic.	Authorised	yes	no	no	2008-01-10
Emdoka bvba	Emdocam	meloxicam	EMEA/V/C/002283 CattleFor use in acute respiratory infection with appropriate antibiotic therapy to reduce clinical signs. For use in diarrhoea in combination with oral rehydration therapy to reduce clinical signs in calves of over one week of age and young, non-lactating cattle. For adjunctive therapy in the treatment of acute mastitis, in combination with antibiotic therapy.PigsFor use in noninfectious locomotor disorders to reduce the symptoms of lameness and inflammation. For adjunctive therapy in the treatment of puerperal septicaemia and toxaemia (mastitits-metritis-agalactia syndrome) with appropriate antibiotic therapy.HorsesFor use in the alleviation of inflammation and relief of pain in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders. For the relief of pain associated with equine colic.Dogs: Alleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculo-skeletal disorders. Reduction of post-operative pain and inflammation following orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery.Cats:Reduction of post-operative pain after ovariohysterectomy and minor soft tissue surgery.	Authorised	yes	no	no	2011-08-18

International Patents for MELOXICAM

See the table below for patents covering MELOXICAM around the world.

Country	Patent Number	Title	Estimated Expiration
Hungary	0102036
European Patent Office	0945131
Brazil	9909189
Portugal	1066029
Australia	762464
Norway	321401
Colombia	5070601	SUSPENCION PERORAL DE MELOXICAM MICRONIZADO QUE CUENTA CON BAJAS PROPORCIONES DE DIOXIDO DE SILICIO Y UN POLIMERO HIDROFILICO COMO HIDROXIETILCELULOSA, EN UN MEDIO DE DISPERCION CONSTITUIDO POR UNA SOLUCION REGULADORA EN UN RANGO DE PH DE 2 A 4