Celecoxib (Oral Route)


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Celecoxib (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Celebrex

Description

Celecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (e.g., osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. However, this medicine does not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to take it.

Celecoxib is also used to treat ankylosing spondylitis, which is a type of arthritis that affects the joints in the spine. This medicine may also be used to treat acute pain and menstrual cramps.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Capsule
Before Using
DR601969 Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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