Celebrex Capsule Benefits & Uses

Celebrex Capsule is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Osteoarthritis

Other Benefits

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Joint Pain
Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Body Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Body Pain)
Leg Pain (Read More - Home remedies for leg pain and weakness)
Sciatica
Joint Stiffness
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Periods pain

Celebrex Capsule 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

Celebrex Capsule Related Warnings

Is the use of Celebrex Capsule safe for pregnant women?

Celebrex Capsule can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Celebrex Capsule safe during breastfeeding?

Celebrex Capsule may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Celebrex Capsule, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Celebrex Capsule.

Moderate
What is the effect of Celebrex Capsule on the Kidneys?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Celebrex Capsule on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Celebrex Capsule. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Celebrex Capsule on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Celebrex Capsule. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Celebrex Capsule with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Adefovir

Moderate

Prednisolone

Propranolol

Quinidine

Prednicarbate

Atenolol,Chlorthalidone

Celebrex Capsule Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Asthma
Anemia
Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Edema
Blood Clotting Disorders

Frequently asked Questions about Celebrex Capsule

Is this Celebrex Capsule habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Celebrex Capsule is addictive.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Celebrex Capsule since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Celebrex Capsule should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Celebrex Capsule in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Celebrex Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Celebrex Capsule

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Celebrex Capsule and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Celebrex Capsule

Information about the interaction of Celebrex Capsule and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

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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