Celebrex

Recommended dosage

The following dosages are typically cut in half for people with moderate liver problems.

ADULTS

Osteoarthritis

The recommended daily dose is 200 milligrams, taken as a single dose or in 100-milligram doses twice a day.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

The recommended dose is 100 to 200 milligrams twice a day.

Acute Pain and Menstrual Cramps

The recommended starting dose is 400 milligrams, followed by an additional 200 milligrams if needed on the first day. On subsequent days, the recommended dosage is 200 milligrams twice a day.

Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

The recommended dose is 400 milligrams twice a day with food.

Overdosage

Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.

• Symptoms of Celebrex overdose may include:
  Breathing difficulties, coma, drowsiness, gastrointestinal bleeding, high blood pressure, kidney failure, nausea, sluggishness, stomach pain, vomiting