Celecoxib

Also sold as CELECOXIB, Celecoxib, celecoxib

Medicine summary · from official FDA labels · Oct 19, 2026

Serious warning: WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTRO-INTESTINAL EVENTS Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may occur early in the treatment and may increase with duration of use [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.

2 recalls on record — a recall affects specific batches; check with your pharmacist.

What it’s used for

Celecoxib is indicated Celecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for: Osteoarthritis (OA) ( 1. 1 ) Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) ( 1.

How to take it

Use the lowest effective dosage for shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals. ( 2.

Important warnings

Hepatotoxicity: Inform patients of warning signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity. Discontinue if abnormal liver tests persist or worsen or if clinical signs and symptoms of liver disease develop.

Common side effects

The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5. 1 ) ] GI Bleeding, Ulceration and Perforation [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.

Interactions

See Table 3 for clinically significant drug interactions with celecoxib.

If pregnant or breastfeeding

Forms & strengths

100 MG Oral Capsule · 200 MG Oral Capsule · 25 MG/ML Oral Solution · 56 MG / 44 MG Oral Tablet · 10 MG/ML Oral Suspension · 400 MG Oral Capsule · 200 MG Oral Tablet · 50 MG Oral Capsule

Questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist

Is this the right medicine for my condition, and how long should I take it?
What side effects should I watch for, and which need urgent attention?
Does this interact with my other medicines, supplements, or alcohol?
What should I do if I miss a dose or take too much?