Are there any side effects to generic Celebrex?
The generic is considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug. Generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs. In some cases, the brand-name drug and the generic version may come in different forms and strengths. Celebrex contains the active drug celecoxib. Celebrex can cause mild or serious side effects.
How manymg of Celebrex is in a capsule?
CELEBREX (celecoxib – capsule;oral) 1 Manufacturer: GD SEARLE Approval date: December 31, 1998 Strength (s): 100MG [ RLD] [ AB], 200MG [ RLD] [ AB] 2 Manufacturer: GD SEARLE Approval date: August 29, 2002 Strength (s): 400MG [ RLD] [ AB] 3 Manufacturer: GD SEARLE Approval date: December 15, 2006 Strength (s): 50MG [ RLD] [ AB]
What are the inactive ingredients in Celebrex capsules?
CELEBREXoral capsules contain either 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg or 400 mg of celecoxib. The inactive ingredients in CELEBREXcapsules include: croscarmellose sodium, edible inks, gelatin, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, povidone and sodium lauryl sulfate. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
How old does a child have to be to take Celebrex?
Celebrex is approved to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) in children ages 2 years and older. JRA is also called juvenile idiopathic arthritis. The drug isn’t approved for any other uses in children. The side effects of Celebrex in children are similar to those in adults.
How often should I take Celebrex for rheumatoid arthritis?
The typical Celebrex dosage for rheumatoid arthritis in adults is 100 to 200 mg twice a day. Dosage for ankylosing spondylitis The typical dosage for ankylosing spondylitis in adults is 200 mg a…
How often does Celebrex cause you to gain weight?
In clinical studies, weight gain was reported in 0.1% to 1.9% of people who took Celebrex for OA or RA. It’s not known how often this side effect occurred in people who took other drugs in these studies. And it’s not known how often weight gain occurred in people who used Celebrex for conditions other than OA or RA.