Celebrex Dosage (Cont.)

 
Acute Pain or Painful Menstruation
The recommended starting dosage of Celebrex for most people with acute pain or painful menstruation is 400 mg, followed by another 200 mg, if needed, on the first day. After the first day, the recommended dose is 200 mg, twice a day, as needed.
 
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
Celebrex is used in people with FAP to help reduce the number of colorectal polyps. The recommended dosage is 400 mg, twice a day, on an ongoing basis. It is important that these doses be taken with food.
 

General Dosing Information

People taking the drug should consider the following information about their Celebrex dosage:
 
  • Celebrex can be taken at any time during the day. However, it should be taken at the same time each day to maintain an even level of the medication in your system.

 

  • Your dosage of Celebrex can be taken with or without food. However, people taking 400 mg of Celebrex should take it with food.

 

  • Do not break, chew, or crush the Celebrex capsules.

 

  • For Celebrex to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. It will not work if you stop taking it.

 

  • It is important to take the lowest effective dose for the least amount of time in order to treat your condition. This can help decrease the risk of serious side effects.

 

  • If you are unsure about your Celebrex dosage or anything else related to Celebrex, talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Do not stop taking Celebrex without discussing it first with your healthcare provider.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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