Celecoxib (Systemic)

Brand Names : Celebrex

Category

• Analgesic
• Antidysmenorrheal
• Antirheumatic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory

Description

Celecoxib (sell-a-COKS-ib) is used to relieve some symptoms caused by 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 may also be used for the following problems:

• Familial adenomatous polyposis (polyps in the intestines);
• Moderate or severe pain, such as after dental or orthopedic procedures;
• Pain during menstruation

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form(s):

Oral
• Capsules (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

• Celebrex

In Canada—

• Celebrex