Celecoxib 100 mg Capsules — Generic For Celebrex — Macleod Pharma

Medication Summary

Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.

Overview

Celecoxib capsules are a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for oral use. The label says they are used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in patients 2 years and older, ankylosing spondylitis, acute pain, and primary dysmenorrhea.

The label includes a boxed warning about serious cardiovascular and gastrointestinal risks. NSAIDs can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, which can be fatal, and can also cause serious stomach or intestinal bleeding, ulceration, or perforation.

Celecoxib capsules should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with treatment goals. The label also lists important precautions involving the liver, blood pressure, heart failure, kidneys, allergic reactions, serious skin reactions, and fetal toxicity.

Some capsule strengths are identified by color and imprint, and the product contains several inactive ingredients including lactose monohydrate, gelatin, magnesium stearate, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, crospovidone, titanium dioxide, shellac, propylene glycol, and coloring agents.

Storage Information

protective antiplatelet effect of aspirin (100 mg to 325 mg). Storage Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Key Counseling Points

• This medicine is an NSAID used for several types of arthritis and for acute pain and primary dysmenorrhea.
• The label says to use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration needed.
• Serious heart attack or stroke risk can occur early in treatment and may increase with longer use.
• Serious stomach or intestinal bleeding, ulceration, or perforation can occur with or without warning symptoms.
• Tell a healthcare professional about any history of aspirin-sensitive asthma, allergic-type reactions to NSAIDs, or sulfonamide reactions.
• Stop the medicine and get urgent help if signs of anaphylaxis, a serious skin reaction, or DRESS occur.
• The label advises monitoring for liver problems, blood pressure changes, kidney problems, and signs of anemia or bleeding when appropriate.
• Use in pregnancy late in gestation can cause fetal harm; the label includes warnings about fetal toxicity.
• For some children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, capsule contents may be sprinkled on applesauce and swallowed immediately, per the label instructions.
• This product contains lactose monohydrate and other listed inactive ingredients.

Helpful Patient Education

Celecoxib capsules are a prescription NSAID used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in patients 2 years and older, ankylosing spondylitis, acute pain, and primary dysmenorrhea. The DailyMed label highlights important safety information, including risks of serious cardiovascular events and serious gastrointestinal bleeding or ulceration.

Pharmacy education for celecoxib should also cover key label warnings about liver injury, blood pressure increases, kidney problems, allergic reactions, serious skin reactions, and fetal toxicity. Patients should also be aware that the label recommends using the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with treatment goals.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-10 02:59:51