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What Do You Mean By Celecoxib 200mg
Capsule? Celecoxib 200mg is classified as a
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID),
particularly a COX-2 Inhibitor, which gives
relief to the pain and inflammation. It is used
in treating clinical conditions like Arthritis,
severe pain and discomfort of menstrual
cycle. When Do Doctors Prescribe
Celecoxib? Your treating consultant may
prescribe you Celecoxib for treating mild to
moderate Soreness and help in relieving symptoms
of Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid
arthritis, or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis)
like- swelling, stiffness and pain in the joint.
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How Much Time Is Taken By Celecoxib To
Work? Celecoxib is also sold under the Brand
name- Celebrex that starts to work within few
hours of taking the initial dose, but it will
take few more days to show its entire
effect. What Is The Right Time To Take
Celebrex- Morning Or Night? You can take
Celebrex at any time of the day either in the
Morning or at the Night without food, especially
with lesser doses (up to 200mg, 2 times every
day). For doses that are higher (400 mg, twice a
day) this medicine should be taken along with
meals in order to lessen the chances of getting a
stomach upset.
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What Should Be The Dose Celecoxib In A Day? For
elderly the prescribed dosage for Celecoxib -
100 to 200 milligrams (mg) to be taken twice
daily. For children of 2 years of age and more
and with a body weight more than 250 kg- based on
the weight of the body the appropriate dosage
should be as per Doctors prescription. 100 mg
twice a day is the normal dose. What Are The
Most Terrible Side Effects Of Celebrex? Celecoxib
also sold under the brand name Celebrex may
result in few side effects among which certain
side effects can be worst in few
patients- -Bloating or gas -Throat
soreness -Symptoms of cold -Difficulty in passing
stool -Light headedness -Dysgeusia(a taste
disorder where the person has no feeling of any
kind of taste of the food) It is recommended to
inform your treating healthcare expert if you
experience any of the above symptoms that does
not get cured or deteriorates further.
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Which Patients Should Restrict Them From Taking
Celebrex? In the following mentioned cases
Celebrex should be restricted from taking- -You
or your kid have a history of ulcer in the
stomach -If you consume alcohol regularly -If you
are a regular smoker -Your age is more than sixty
years -You have an ill health condition -You are
under certain blood thinning medicines or
steroids. You may face problems with your liver
while you are under the medication of this
medicine. How Long Can You Continue
Celebrex? Celebrex can be taken for up to five
days in a week. 400 mg as a primary dose which
should be followed by 200 mg one time or two
times every day as needed.
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Can Beer Be Drunk While Under The Treatment With
Celebrex? Beer should not be taken along with
Celebrex, specifically, as this medicine already
result in an elevated risk of cardiovascular side
effects like cardiac arrest and strokes and this
risk gets elevated with the alcohol content in
the beer.   Source https//www.genuinedrugs123.
com/Blog-166-The-best-advice-you-could-ever-get-ab
out-celecoxib.aspx
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