Coxib 100mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Micro Labs Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Celecoxib (100mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Pyrazole Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
Action Class | NSAID's -Selective COX-2 Inhibitors |
User Rating | 4.6 |
User Reviews | 759 |
FAQ
Coxib 100mg Tablet Reviews
Coxib 100mg can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Your doctor may change the dose and time between doses according to your pain level and your needs. Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor.
Common side effects of this medicine include abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence, peripheral edema, dizziness, and upper respiratory tract infection. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms by prescribing you an alternative medicine or by adjusting the dose.
The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, and liver. You should avoid the consumption of alcohol while on this medication. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine as it can cause harmful effects to the developing baby.
How Coxib 100mg Tablet Works
How to Use Coxib 100mg Tablet
Benefits of Coxib 100mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. Coxib 100mg helps relieve pain and reduces inflammation and swelling in your joints due to this condition. This will ensure that you have a better, more active, quality of life.Additionally, you may consider simple lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, losing weight, maintaining good posture while doing various daily activities, and wearing comfortable footwear. This will help you manage mild symptoms of osteoarthritis very effectively in the long run.
- In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis: Coxib 100mg works by blocking the action of some chemicals which cause inflammation. It can help reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints and slow down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. Keep taking it even if you feel well because it is preventing future harm as well as improving your symptoms.
Uses of Coxib 100mg Tablet
- Treatment of Osteoarthritis
- Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis
Coxib 100mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause fewer stomach problems as compared to other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
- During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
- Coxib 100mg helps relieve pain and inflammation.
- Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Do not take Coxib 100mg if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
- Regularly monitor your blood pressure while taking this medicine, particularly in the first two weeks after starting treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
References
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