As a result, meloxicam can be taken in smaller doses and less frequently than naproxen. Naproxen, on the other hand, is dosed multiple times daily and is available in slow-release formulations.

Meloxicam reaches maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) at 9-11 hours after a 30mg dose and 2.5-7 hours after a 15mg dose. Meloxicam is strongly bound to plasma proteins (99.5%). Meloxicam displays ...