Celebrex™ x10 Capsules

Description

1. What is Celecoxib?
   • Celecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
   • It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
   • Celecoxib is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by various conditions, including:
     • Arthritis
     • Ankylosing spondylitis
     • Menstrual pain
     • Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children (at least 2 years old).
     • Treatment of hereditary polyps in the colon.
     • Migraine headaches with or without aura in adults.
2. Warnings and Precautions:
   • Celecoxib can increase the risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don’t have any risk factors.
   • Avoid using this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery.
   • Celecoxib may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.
   • These conditions can occur without warning, especially in older adults.
   • Do not take celecoxib if you already have bleeding in your stomach or intestines.
   • If you are allergic to sulfa drugs or have a history of severe allergic reactions to aspirin or NSAIDs, avoid celecoxib.
   • Inform your doctor if you have:
     • A stomach ulcer or bleeding in your stomach or intestines
     • Heart disease or high blood pressure
     • Asthma
     • Bleeding problems
     • Liver or kidney disease
     • If you smoke or drink alcohol
   • Pregnant individuals should consult their doctor before taking celecoxib. Using NSAIDs during the last 20 weeks of pregnancy can cause serious heart or kidney problems in the unborn baby.
   • Celecoxib may affect fertility in women; discuss this risk with your doctor.
   • Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor about any risks associated with using celecoxib while breastfeeding.
   • Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
3. Dosage:
   • For osteoarthritis, the usual adult dose is 200 mg daily as a single dose or in 2 divided doses. It may increase up to 200 mg twice daily if needed (maximum: 400 mg daily).
   • Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible duration.
   • Elderly individuals weighing less than 50 kg should initiate at the lowest recommended dose.