Do I need a prescription for Celebrex?
Do I need a prescription for Celebrex?
CELEBREX is available by prescription only, so you’ll need to ask your doctor if CELEBREX is right for you.
Can you take Celebrex 200 mg twice a day?
Adults—At first, 400 milligrams (mg). A second dose of 200 mg can be taken if needed on the first day. Then, 200 mg 2 times a day as needed.
What is the drug Celebrex prescribed for?
Descriptions. Celecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (eg, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain.
Does Celebrex come in 200 mg?
Celebrex 100 mg and 200 mg capsules contain lactose (149.7 mg and 49.8 mg, respectively).
Why was Celebrex taken off the market?
In January, Public Citizen petitioned to have Bextra and Celebrex, two COX-2 inhibitors, removed from the market because they increase the risk of heart attacks. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has called on Pfizer to pull Bextra from the shelves and place a warning on Celebrex.
Is Celebrex stronger than ibuprofen?
Celebrex and ibuprofen have been compared in numerous studies for specific types of pain. Results swing both ways: Celebrex was more effective for pain from ankle sprain, ibuprofen was more effective for dental pain, and both were equally effective for pain from knee osteoarthritis.
How long can you stay on Celebrex?
You may take Celebrex for up to 5 days. 400 mg as a first dose followed by 200 mg once or twice daily as required. You may take Celebrex for up to 5 days.
Is it OK to take Celebrex long term?
Taking an NSAID can increase your risk for cardiovascular problems, such as heart attack and stroke. In some cases, these problems can be fatal. You have a higher risk for cardiovascular problems if you take Celebrex at a high dose or for long periods of time.
