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Celecoxib is used for:
Treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile arthritis, menstrual pain, or pain. It is used in familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) to decrease the number of polyps (growths) in the rectal area. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Celecoxib is a COX-2 inhibitor NSAID. Exactly how it works is not known. It may block certain substances in the body that are linked to inflammation. NSAIDs treat the symptoms of pain and inflammation. They do not treat the disease that causes those symptoms.
Do NOT use Celecoxib if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Celecoxib
- you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, trouble breathing, growths in the nose, dizziness) to aspirin, an NSAID (eg, ibuprofen), or a sulfonamide (eg, sulfamethoxazole)
- you have recently had or will be having bypass heart surgery
- you have severe liver problems
- you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
- you are taking another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (eg, ibuprofen)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
How to use Celecoxib :
Use Celecoxib as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Celecoxib comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Celecoxib refilled.
- Take Celecoxib by mouth. It may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach. Taking it with food may not lower the risk of stomach or bowel problems (eg, bleeding, ulcers). Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have persistent stomach upset.
- Some doses of Celecoxib should be taken with food. Ask your doctor if you have questions about how to take Celecoxib .
- Take Celecoxib with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL) as directed by your doctor.
- Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking Celecoxib .
- If you miss a dose of Celecoxib and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Celecoxib .
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