Celebrex

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Celebrex can harm a developing baby if taken during the third trimester, and its safety earlier in pregnancy has not been confirmed. Take it during pregnancy only if you feel the risk is justified.

It's possible that Celebrex makes its way into breast milk (limited data from one subject indicated that the drug was excreted in human milk), and it could cause serious reactions in a nursing infant. If this drug is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding.

Recommended dosage for Celebrex

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.

Ankylosing Spondylitis

The recommended dose is 200 milligrams once a day, or 100 milligrams twice a day. If there is no effect after 6 weeks, the doctor may increase your dose to 400 milligrams. If there is not an effect after 6 weeks at this higher dose, other treatments should be considered.

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