Celecoxib
Celecoxib (Celebrex) is a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory used for arthritis and acute pain. This page lists the one formulation available in the catalogue.
Key points
- Celecoxib is a COX-2 inhibitor, a type of pain reliever that works differently from other anti-inflammatory medicines.
- The capsule comes in 100 mg and 200 mg strengths.
- The brand Celebrex, marketed by Pfizer, is the originator listed in this catalogue.
What Celecoxib is used for
For adults, celecoxib is listed for Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis, as well as acute pain. It works by lowering the substances that trigger pain and inflammation in the body, which may ease stiffness and support everyday movement.
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