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Benefits
Clinical studies have shown that Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) therapy can benefit adults with these painful conditions
- Acute pain. Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) can start to relieve moderate-to-severe pain within one hour of the first dose for many adults.
- Painful menstrual cramps (primary dysmenorrhea). Women who suffer from painful menstrual cramps can experience relief from Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex). And Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) starts working within one hour of the first dose.
- Osteoarthritis (OA). Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) can relieve pain, inflammation, and stiffness, and ease daily activities such as walking and climbing stairs.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) can relieve the joint tenderness, pain, and swelling of RA in adults.
- Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) has also been found to reduce the number of colorectal polyps (growths in the wall of the lower intestine and rectum) in people who suffer from the condition called familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), an inherited tendency to develop large numbers of colorectal polyps that eventually become cancerous.
Who should avoid Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) ?
You should not take Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) if you :
- Are allergic to Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex), the active ingredient in Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex)
- Have had allergic reactions to certain drugs called sulfonamides
- Have experienced asthma, hives, or allergic reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs
- Are in later stages of pregnancy
What details should I give my doctor?
Tell the doctor your complete medical history. Be sure to mention any kidney or liver problems, asthma, or pregnancy.
What if I'm pregnant or nursing?
There are no studies of Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) in pregnant women. Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Women in the third trimester of pregnancy should not take Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex). The effects of Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) on labor and delivery in pregnant women are unknown. It is also unknown whether Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) finds its way to breast milk.
Has the safety of Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) been established?
Yes! Over 20 million people have taken Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex). In fact, Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) has been widely studied, and is one of the most prescribed treatments of Arthritis. After reviewing the results of extensive clinical trials with many patients suffering from a variety of painful conditions, the FDA has approved Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) for relief from the signs and symptoms of Osteoarthritis and adult rheumatoid Arthritis, acute pain, and primary dysmenorrhea. |