Celecoxib (Systemic)

Brand Names : Celebrex

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.
    • Children - Use 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.
    • Children - Use 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.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  
  
  • For rheumatoid arthritis:
    • Adults - 100 to 200 mg twice a day.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For osteoarthritis:
    • Adults - 200 mg a day as a single dose or 100 mg twice day.
    • Children - Use 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• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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.