Pill identification — FDA label match
CIPLA 159 Pill — Meloxicam 15 mg (Yellow, Round)
A yellow round tablet with the imprint CIPLA 159 matches the FDA label for Meloxicam 15 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | CIPLA 159 |
|---|---|
| Imprint parts | CIPLA · 159 (the code is split across the pill — often one part per side) |
| Generic name | Meloxicam |
| Active ingredient(s) | Meloxicam 15 mg |
| Strength | 15 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Shape | Round |
| Size | 10 mm |
| Score | No score |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 70518-0200-0, 70518-0200-1, 70518-0200-2, 70518-0200-3, 70518-0200-4 … (18 package codes in total) |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Meloxicam is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for: Osteoarthritis (OA) (1.1) Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) (1.2) Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) in patients who weigh ≥60 kg (1.3) 1.1 Osteoarthritis (OA) Meloxicam is indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis [...
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Meloxicam 15 mg). Different makers stamp their own codes, so equivalent pills often look completely different. This is factual label information — it is not a suggestion to substitute one product for another; only a pharmacist or prescriber can advise on that.
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint CIPLA 159?
A yellow round tablet with the imprint CIPLA 159 matches the FDA label for Meloxicam 15 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the CIPLA 159 pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a yellow round tablet, 10 mm, with a score recorded as: no score.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID cdd282df-572f-42a7-a1c6-a00e1bb4573d · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.