Celecoxib

Dosage

Form(s): capsule 

For AS or OA: 200 mg once daily or 100 mg twice daily

For RA: 100 or 200 mg twice per day

Dosages for children: The dosages listed above are those typically prescribed for adults aged 18-65. Dosages for children can vary. Ask your child’s doctor.

 

Special Instructions

Do not take with other prescription or over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Potential Side Effects

Abdominal cramps, pain or discomfort; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; heartburn; nausea; swelling of the feet; vomiting

Be Aware

• Celecoxib may be used with low-dose aspirin, but doing so may slightly increase your risk of stomach ulcers. Tell your doctor if you have had a heart attack, stroke, angina, blood clot, hypertension, or sensitivity to aspirin or other NSAIDs.


• Before taking any type of NSAID, tell your doctor if you drink alcohol or take blood thinners (including warfarin), ACE inhibitors, lithium or furosemide. Also report any sensitivity or allergy to aspirin or similar drugs.


• All non-aspirin NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of serious blood clots, heart attack and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk increases with dose and duration of use. Patients who have or who are at risk for cardiovascular disease are at greater risk for these complications.


• NSAIDs increase the risk of serious gastroinestinal side effects, including bleeding, ulceration, and gastric or intestinal perforation, which can be fatal.


• Do not take NSAIDs late in pregnancy.