Celcoxx 200 mg

Indication

Relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, and management of acute pain and primary dysmenorrhoea.

Ingredients

• Celecoxib 200 mg

Direction

As directed by the physician or see the package insert. Usual adult dose for osteoarthritis: 200 mg once daily or 100 mg twice daily; for acute pain: 400 mg initially, then 200 mg if needed. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.

Side effects

• Stomach pain
• indigestion
• diarrhoea
• nausea or flatulence
• Headache
• dizziness
• swelling (oedema) or raised blood pressure
• Rarely serious stomach bleeding or ulcers
• heart attack or stroke
• liver or kidney problems
• or serious skin/allergic reactions
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if any side effect occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription medicine
• use only as directed by a physician.
• Do not use if allergic to celecoxib
• sulfonamides
• aspirin or other NSAIDs
• or immediately after heart bypass surgery.
• Use with caution in heart disease
• high blood pressure
• history of stomach ulcers or bleeding
• liver or kidney disease.
• Avoid in late pregnancy
• consult a doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Keep out of reach of children. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.