Description
Celecoxib is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints), rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints), and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that mainly affects the spine).
Adults: Symptomatic Treatment of Osteoarthritis (OA): The recommended dose of celecoxib is 200 mg administered as a single dose or as 100 mg twice per day.
Symptomatic Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): The recommended dose of celecoxib is100 mg or 200 mg twice per day.
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS): The recommended dose of celecoxib is 200 mg administered as a single dose or 100 mg twice per day. Some patients may benefit from a total daily dose of 400 mg.
Management of Acute Pain: The recommended dose of celecoxib is 400 mg, initially, followed by an additional 200 mg dose, if needed on the first day. On subsequent days, the recommended dose is 200 mg twice daily, as needed.
Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea: The recommended dose of celecoxib is 400 mg, initially, followed by an additional 200 mg dose, if needed on the first day. On subsequent days, the recommended dose is 200 mg twice daily, as needed.
Low Back Pain (LBP): Usual dosage for adults is 100 mg of celecoxib orally twice daily, morning and evening after meal, or 200 mg once daily (100 mg and 200 mg only).
