Gloxib Caps 200mg 10 Caps

Product Description:

• Gloxib is a brand of celecoxib, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by reducing hormones causing inflammation and pain.


• It is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, menstrual pain, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children at least 2 years old, and hereditary polyps in the colon.

How To Use:

• Take celecoxib exactly as prescribed, using the lowest effective dose.


• It can be taken with or without food. Measure liquid medicine with the supplied device, not a kitchen spoon.


• If unable to swallow a capsule, open it and mix with a spoonful of applesauce, swallowing with water; this mixture can be refrigerated for up to 6 hours.


• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.


• Usual Adult Dose for Pain: 400 mg initially, followed by 200 mg if needed on the first day, then 200 mg twice daily as needed.


• Usual Adult Dose for Dysmenorrhea: 400 mg initially, followed by 200 mg if needed on the first day, then 200 mg twice daily as needed.


• Usual Adult Dose for Osteoarthritis: 200 mg once daily or 100 mg twice daily.


• Usual Adult Dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis: 100 to 200 mg twice daily.


• Usual Adult Dose for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis: 400 mg twice daily with food.


• Usual Adult Dose for Ankylosing Spondylitis: 200 mg once daily or 100 mg twice daily; if no results after 6 weeks, a trial dose of 400 mg daily may be considered, and if no response after another 6 weeks, consider alternate treatments.


• Usual Pediatric Dose for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (2 years or older): 50 mg twice daily for 10 to 25 kg, 100 mg twice daily for over 25 kg.

Warnings And Precautions:

• Celecoxib can increase the risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even without risk factors, and should not be used before or after heart bypass surgery (CABG).


• It may cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal, especially in older adults, and should not be taken if there is existing stomach or intestinal bleeding.


• Do not use if allergic to celecoxib, sulfa drugs, or if there is a history of asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.


• Inform the doctor of history of stomach ulcer, bleeding, heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, bleeding problems, liver or kidney disease, smoking, or alcohol use.


• Avoid during the last 20 weeks of pregnancy due to risks to the unborn baby and possible pregnancy complications; it may affect fertility in women and is not safe for breastfeeding without medical advice.


• Do not give to children without medical advice. Avoid taking aspirin or other NSAIDs, and drinking alcohol, as they may increase stomach bleeding risk. Check with a doctor before using other pain, fever, swelling, or cold/flu medicines, as they may contain similar ingredients. Side effects include allergic reactions (hives, difficulty breathing, face/throat swelling), severe skin reactions (fever, sore throat, skin pain, red/purple rash with blistering), heart attack or stroke signs (chest pain, numbness, weakness, slurred speech, leg swelling, shortness of breath), stomach bleeding signs (bloody/tarry stools, coughing blood, coffee ground vomit), liver problems (nausea, upper right stomach pain, itching, tiredness, dark urine, jaundice), kidney problems (little/no urination, swelling, tiredness), and anemia (pale skin, unusual tiredness, light-headedness, cold hands/feet). Celecoxib may interact with antidepressants, steroids, blood clot medicines, and other prescription/over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal products; consult a doctor for potential interactions.

Ingredients:

• Active ingredient: Celecoxib.