Celebrex is used to relieve the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in adults. It reduces pain, tenderness, stiffness and swelling in affected joints. It improves the functional use of affected joints and extremities. It also has antipyretic effects (reduces fever).
Dosage and Administration of Celebrex
Celebrex dosages may require modification to adjust for individual sensitivities and associated medical conditions.
Adults Under 60
For osteoarthritis: 100 mg of Celebrex taken twice daily or 200 mg taken once daily.
For rheumatoid arthritis: 100 to 200 mg taken twice daily.
Note: Celecoxib can be taken with or without food. However, if this medication upsets your stomach, then you should consider taking it with food.
Adults 60 and Over
Dosage adjustment is generally not necessary. However, for patients weighing less than 50 kg (or 110 lb), should start at the lowest recommended dose.
Maximum Dosage Recommendations
For adults: 400 mg daily.
Usual Duration of Use
The length of therapy varies depending on the response of the patient.
If You Miss a Dose
If you miss a dose, take as soon as possible. If close to the next dose, skip and take the next dose. Do not double dose.
Side Effects of Celebrex
Common side effects of Celebrex are headache and dyspepsia (upset stomach).
Drug Interactions
Tell your health care provider if you are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
Because certain medications may interact with NSAIDs or Celebrex, review all medications that you take with your health care provider, including those that you take without a prescription. Your health care provider may have to adjust your dose or monitor you more closely if you take:
While Celecoxib or Celebrex does have a lower incidence of stomach adverse effects, care must be taken when combining it with other drugs, most notably other anti inflammatory drugs, because stomach irritation may result.
