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	Celecoxib Brand Name: Celebrex® Celecoxib Supplied in 200 mg tablets Celecoxib is the active ingredient contained in Celebrex®

Description :
Celecoxib ( sellaCOKSib) is used to relieve some symptoms caused by arthritis, such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. However, this medicine does not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to take it.

Celecoxib may also be used for the following problems:

Familial adenomatous polyposis (polyps in the intestines);
Moderate or severe pain, such as after dental or orthopedic procedures;
Pain during menstruation

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form(s):

Oral Capsules (U.S.)

Proper Use of This Medicine
For safe and effective use of this medicine, do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than ordered by your health care professional. Taking too much of this medicine may increase the chance of unwanted effects.

Dosing - The dose of celecoxib will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of celecoxib. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of capsules that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking celecoxib.

For oral dosage form (capsules):
For familial adenomatous polyposis (polyps in the intestines): Adults 400 mg twice a day with food.
ChildrenUse and dose must be determined by your doctor.
For moderate or severe pain, such as after dental or orthopedic procedures:
Adults On the first day take 400 mg for the first dose then 200 mg as needed as a second dose. After the first day take 200 mg twice a day.
ChildrenUse and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Pain during menstruation:
Adults On the first day take 400 mg for the first dose then 200 mg as needed as a second dose. After the first day take 200 mg twice a day.
ChildrenUse and dose must be determined by your doctor.

For rheumatoid arthritis:
Adults 100 to 200 mg twice a day.
ChildrenUse and dose must be determined by your doctor.
For osteoarthritis:
Adults 200 mg a day as a single dose or 100 mg twice day.
ChildrenUse and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If your health care professional has ordered you to take this medicine according to a regular schedule, and you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the next dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

Keep out of the reach of children. Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.