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 Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Celebrex Capsule 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

Celebrex Capsule Related Warnings

Is the use of Celebrex Capsule safe for pregnant women?

Celebrex Capsule has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Celebrex Capsule without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Celebrex Capsule safe during breastfeeding?

Celebrex Capsule can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

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

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Celebrex Capsule. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

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

Celebrex Capsule 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 Celebrex Capsule on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Celebrex Capsule. 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 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?

Celebrex Capsule is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Celebrex Capsule as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Celebrex Capsule is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Celebrex Capsule

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Celebrex Capsule.

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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