Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) Dosage Information : Celecoxib Dose | Celecoxib Doses | Celecoxib Dosages | Celecoxib Indications | Celecoxib Interactions

Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) dosage for Adults:
Osteoarthritis
The recommended daily dosage of Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) is 200 milligrams, taken as a single dose or in 100-milligram doses twice a day.

Rheumatoid Arthritis
The recommended dosage of Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) is 100 to 200 milligrams twice a day.

Acute Pain and Menstrual Cramps :
The recommended starting dosage of Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) is 400 milligrams, followed by an additional 200 milligrams if needed on the first day. On subsequent days, the recommended Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) dosage is 200 milligrams twice a day.

Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
The recommended dose of Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) is 400 milligrams twice a day with food.

Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) Dosage is typically cut in half for people with moderate liver problems.

Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) Overdosage
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) overdose, seek medical attention immediately.

Symptoms of Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) overdose may include :
Breathing difficulties, coma, drowsiness, gastrointestinal bleeding, high blood pressure, kidney failure, nausea, sluggishness, stomach pain, vomiting

Storage instructions for Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex)
Store Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) at room temperature.

Preparations of Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex):
Capsules: 100 mg (white with a blue band), 200 mg (white with a gold band), 400 mg (white with a green band)

POSSIBLE FOOD AND DRUG INTERACTIONS WHEN TAKING CELEBREX

If Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) with the following:

ACE-inhibitors (a type of blood pressure and heart medication, including such drugs as Capoten, Vasotec, and Prinivil)
Blood thinning agents such as Coumadin
Fluconazole (Diflucan)
Furosemide (Lasix)
Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
Thiazide diuretics (water pills) such as hydrochlorothiazide and Dyazide

If you take low-dose aspirin to protect against heart attack, you can continue taking it with Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex). Using aspirin increases your risk of stomach ulcers or bleeding, but Celecoxib (Generic Equivalent of Celebrex) does not have aspirin's protective effect on the heart.