Selecap 200 mg

Indication

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID, COX-2 selective) for the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, management of acute pain and primary dysmenorrhoea, and as an adjunct in familial adenomatous colorectal polyps.

Ingredients

• Celecoxib BP 200 mg

Direction

Oral route, as prescribed by the physician. Osteoarthritis: 200 mg daily. Rheumatoid arthritis: 100–200 mg twice daily. Acute pain and dysmenorrhoea: initial dose of 400 mg followed by an additional 200 mg if needed on the first day. Adenomatous colorectal polyps: 400 mg twice daily. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.

Side effects

• Indigestion
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• diarrhoea or flatulence
• Headache or dizziness
• Swelling of the legs or fluid retention
• raised blood pressure
• Upper respiratory tract infection symptoms or insomnia
• Skin rash
• Rarely
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• heart attack or stroke
• or serious skin or allergic reactions
• stop use and seek medical help

Precautions

• Prescription medicine
• use only under medical supervision
• Do not use if allergic to celecoxib or sulfonamides
• or if aspirin or other NSAIDs have caused asthma
• urticaria or allergic reactions
• Do not use around coronary artery bypass surgery
• NSAIDs may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke
• May cause stomach ulcers or bleeding
• use with caution in history of ulcers
• heart disease
• hypertension
• liver or kidney disease and in the elderly
• Avoid combining with other NSAIDs
• use with caution with anticoagulants
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if pregnant or breastfeeding
• avoid from 30 weeks of pregnancy
• Keep out of reach of children