Product Overview
• Celecoxib 200 mg hard gelatin capsules • Selective COX-2 inhibitor NSAID • Once- or twice-daily relief from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and acute pain • Prescription-only medicine • Pack contains 30 capsules (3 blister strips of 10)
Product Description
Celebrex 200 mg Capsules contain celecoxib, a potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that selectively inhibits COX-2 enzyme, reducing pain and inflammation with lower gastrointestinal risk compared to non-selective NSAIDs. Indicated for symptomatic relief of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, primary dysmenorrhoea, acute musculoskeletal pain, and post-operative pain (including dental surgery). Provides rapid onset (within 1 hour) and up to 24-hour duration, making it suitable for once-daily dosing in many patients. Benefits • Effective pain and inflammation relief comparable to diclofenac/naproxen • Lower risk of stomach ulcers and GI bleeding vs traditional NSAIDs • Once-daily dosing option improves compliance • Suitable for long-term arthritis management • Rapid relief for acute gout flares and menstrual pain • Cardiovascular safety profile similar to other NSAIDs when used appropriately How to Use • Adults: osteoarthritis 200 mg once daily or 100 mg twice daily; rheumatoid arthritis/ankylosing spondylitis 200 mg once or twice daily; acute pain 400 mg initially then 200 mg if needed (max 400 mg/day) • Swallow whole with water, preferably with food • Lowest effective dose for shortest duration • Maximum 400 mg/day • Not for children under 18 years • Monitor for GI, CV, renal risks with long-term use