Cobix (Celecoxib)

Cobix (Celecoxib) is a prescription medication. It is intended for the treatment of arthritis, spondylitis and for the management of acute pain. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It helps relieve pain, fever, swelling and tenderness due to:

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children 2 years of age and older

It is also used to reduce painful menstrual cramps and short-term pain due to injuries and medical procedures. It works by blocking the enzyme that makes prostaglandins. These chemicals are an important contributor to inflammation

of arthritis. Lowering the level of the enzyme reduces the swelling, pain, tenderness and inflammation of arthritis.

Why Buy Celecoxib?

Celecoxib exerts an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic actions with low ulcerogenic potential. Cobix is a lot cheaper than its brand names available in the market. However, both the generic and the branded counterpart contains the same active ingredients. They have the same mechanism of action and safety. Unlike other NSAID, this drug does not interfere with blood clotting. It also causes less ulceration and swelling of intestine and stomach.

How to Take Celecoxib?

Celecoxib is available in different doses. Take this drug exactly as instructed. Do not take more than what is prescribed. Take this medication with a glass of water. You should take it with food to prevent stomach upset.

For acute pain and menstrual cramps

Take 400mg of Celecoxib as an initial dose. Then take 200mg only as needed or every 12 hours on the subsequent days.

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Take 200 mg once a day or in divided doses every 12 hours. You may increase your dose to 400mg a day if there is no response to the initial dose. Discontinue therapy if there is no adequate response after taking the medication for 6 weeks.

Osteoarthritis

Take 200mg of Celecoxib once a day or every 12 hours.

Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis

Children weighing 10-25 kg must take 50 mg of this medication every 12 hours. Those weighing 25kg must take 100mg orally every 12 hours.

Things to Remember

• Celecoxib may interact with other drugs. However, there are no severe interactions with other drugs have been reported.
• Prolonged use of this medication with other NSAID may increase the risk of intestinal and stomach ulcers.
• People with high blood pressure, heart failure, kidney and liver problems must take this drug with caution.
• This drug may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if you experience serious side effects such as:
  •  severe allergic reaction
  • signs of kidney and liver problems
  • difficulty swallowing.