CELENAX 200 mg 20 Capsules

Celenax 200 mg Capsules: Targeted Relief for Pain and Inflammation

Celenax 200 mg Capsules, containing the active ingredient Celecoxib, offers effective and targeted relief from pain and inflammation associated with various conditions. As a selective Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID), Celenax works by inhibiting specific enzymes (COX-2) responsible for pain and inflammation, aiming to reduce potential gastrointestinal side effects often seen with non-selective NSAIDs.

This prescription medication is primarily used for the management of symptoms in conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and for the relief of acute pain.

Benefits of Use:

• Provides significant relief from mild to moderate pain.
• Reduces inflammation and swelling in joints and tissues.
• Effective for chronic conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Selective COX-2 inhibition may offer a more favorable gastrointestinal safety profile compared to traditional NSAIDs.
• Helps improve mobility and quality of life for individuals suffering from inflammatory pain.

How to Use:

1. Always take Celenax 200 mg Capsules exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
2. For osteoarthritis, the typical dose is 200 mg once daily or 100 mg twice daily.
3. For rheumatoid arthritis, the usual dose is 100 mg or 200 mg twice daily.
4. For acute pain, an initial dose of 400 mg may be given, followed by an additional 200 mg if needed on the first day. On subsequent days, 200 mg twice daily as required.
5. Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water.
6. Celenax can be taken with or without food. Taking it with food may help reduce the chance of stomach upset.
7. Do not crush, chew, or open the capsules.

Caution & Warnings:

• • Do not exceed the prescribed dose or duration of treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.
• • Celenax may increase the risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including heart attack and stroke.
• • This medication can cause serious gastrointestinal adverse events, such as bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines.
• • Patients with a known allergy to sulfonamides (sulfa allergy) should not use Celenax.
• • May cause new onset or worsening of high blood pressure and can lead to kidney problems.
• • Not recommended during the late stages of pregnancy due to potential harm to the fetus.
• • Inform your doctor or pharmacist about all other medications, herbal supplements, or vitamins you are taking, especially blood thinners (e.g., Warfarin), diuretics, or ACE inhibitors.
• • Consult your healthcare professional before use if you have a history of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or liver impairment, asthma, or any other chronic medical condition.
• • Keep out of reach of children.

Ingredients:

• Active Ingredient: Celecoxib 200 mg
• Excipients: Lactose monohydrate, povidone, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate.

Product Details:

• Brand: Celenax
• Form: Capsules
• Strength: 200 mg
• Package Size: 20 Capsules
• Manufacturer: Hikma Pharmaceuticals
• Storage: Store below 30°C. Protect from moisture and direct sunlight.