Celecoxib Dosing

Your celecoxib dosing will depend on a variety of factors, such as your symptoms, current medications, weight, and other medical conditions you may have. Different conditions can call for different dosages. In any case, celecoxib dosing guidelines typically call for the lowest effective dose for the least amount of time; this will reduce your risk of serious side effects.

 

An Introduction to Celecoxib Dosing

The dosage of celecoxib (Celebrex®) that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • The medical condition you are being treated for
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you are currently taking
  • Your weight.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your dosage unless specifically instructed by your healthcare provider to do so.
 

Celecoxib Dosing for Various Medical Conditions

The following sections explain celecoxib dosing guidelines for certain medical conditions, including:
 
Osteoarthritis
The recommended starting dosage of celecoxib for most people with osteoarthritis is 200 mg, once a day, either as a single dose or 100 mg twice day.
 
Rheumatoid Arthritis
When beginning treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, the typical starting dose of celecoxib is 100 mg to 200 mg, twice a day.
 
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
The recommended starting dosage of celecoxib for most people with ankylosing spondylitis is 200 mg a day -- either as a single dose or 100 mg twice day. After several weeks, if pain is still present, your healthcare provider may increase your dose to 400 mg per day. If pain still does not improve, your healthcare provider may recommend other options for pain relief.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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