Celecoxib



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  • Contains / Salt: Celecoxib


Celecoxib Information



Celecoxib Benefits & Uses

Celecoxib is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Celecoxib Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Osteoarthritis
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Osteoarthritis
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg
  • Dosage Form: Capsule
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: patients having weight between 10 to 25 kg should take 50 mg twice daily
Adult(Female)
  • Disease: Periods pain (dysmenorrhea)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Celecoxib Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Celecoxib is used -

Moderate

Mild

Celecoxib Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Celecoxib safe for pregnant women?


    Celecoxib should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Celecoxib safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Celecoxib. If you see any side effects, stop taking Celecoxib immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Celecoxib again, only after your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Celecoxib on the Kidneys?


    There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Celecoxib. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Celecoxib on the Liver?


    Celecoxib can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Celecoxib on the Heart?


    You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Celecoxib. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate


Severe Interaction of Celecoxib with Other Drugs

Celecoxib should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Celecoxib Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Celecoxib unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Celecoxib

  • Is this Celecoxib habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Celecoxib is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Celecoxib will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Celecoxib only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Celecoxib cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Celecoxib Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Celecoxib


    Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Celecoxib, due to a lack of research on this.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Celecoxib


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Celecoxib with alcohol.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Celebrex® celecoxib

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 205-206

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 298-299

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