Celecoxib Benefits & Uses

Celecoxib is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Osteoarthritis

Other Benefits

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Joint Pain (Read More - How to Relieve Joint Pain Naturally: Best Home Remedies)
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 (Read More - Home Remedies for Sciatica: Alleviate Pain Naturally)
Joint Stiffness
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Periods pain

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

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Gastritis
Edema
Increased blood pressure
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

पेट दर्द
Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Dyspepsia
पेट की गैस
Dizziness
Diarrhoea
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Cough

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?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Celecoxib. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Celecoxib on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Celecoxib. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Celecoxib on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Celecoxib on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Celecoxib. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

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

Adefovir

Moderate

Prednisolone

Propranolol

Quinidine

Prednicarbate

Atenolol,Chlorthalidone

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 -

Liver Disease
Asthma
Anemia
Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Edema
Blood Clotting Disorders

Frequently asked Questions about Celecoxib

Is this Celecoxib habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Celecoxib has not been reported.

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 consume Celecoxib only on doctor's advice.

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

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

No

Celecoxib Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Celecoxib

There is no information on the effects of taking Celecoxib with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Celecoxib

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

Unknown