Celecoxib (Celebrex) is used in treatment of Arthritis. Celecoxib is relieves the pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling) and stiffness caused by arthritis. To know more about the uses of Celebrex, you will need to speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

Celecoxib is available in form of a tablet. It can be taken once or twice a day by mouth. Celecoxib may be taken with or without food. In case, if taking Celecoxib causes stomach upset then take it with food. It is important that you understand the directions on your prescription label. Take Celebrex exactly as directed. Do not change the dose or take it more often than recommended by your doctor. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand about using Celebrex.

While taking Celebrex, if you have any unusual problems then inform your doctor. Your doctor may need to monitor you for side effects. Consult your doctor about the possible side effects of using Celecoxib for your condition.

In case of overdose, the victim may show symptoms like lack of energy, drowsiness, upset stomach, vomiting, and stomach pain. If overdose is suspected, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

You need to keep all appointments with your doctor. Continue your normal diet, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Take care to see that no one should take your medication. Always consult your pharmacist if you have any questions about refilling your prescription.

Celebrex should be stored at room temperature. It should be kept away from excess heat and moisture. Hence, should not be stored in the bathroom. Celebrex should be kept in the container it came in only. The container should be kept tightly closed and out of reach of children. If the medicine become outdated or you are no longer taking it then you need to discard it safely. Consult your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

Coreg should be stored in the container it came in. Make sure that the container remains tightly closed and out of reach of children when not in use. Coreg should be stored at room temperature and away from places like bathroom where it could experience excess heat and moisture. When the medicine is not in use or outdated, it should be discarded. Take help of your pharmacist in disposing this medicine properly.

Before taking Celebrex, check with your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Celebrex, aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, sulfas, or any other drugs. Also, inform them about following conditions?

1. All prescription and non-prescription medications that you are taking, especially acetaminophen (Tylenol), amiodarone (Cordarone), anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), aspirin, chloramphenicol, cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB), diuretics ('water pills'), fluconazole (Diflucan), fluvoxamine (Luvox), lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), medications for high blood pressure, omeprazole (Prilosec), zafirlukast (Accolate), other medications for arthritis and vitamins.

2. If you are suffering from or had history of liver, heart or kidney disease; high blood pressure; asthma; any stomach problems including ulcers or bleeding or any other gastrointestinal disease.

3. If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

When using Celebrex, if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, inform the doctor or dentist that you are taking Celebrex. If you become pregnant while taking Celebrex, call your doctor. Use of aspirin or acetaminophen is not recommended while you are using Celecoxib. Take these medicines only if your doctor recommends it.