Celecoxib Dosing

Your dose of celecoxib will depend on a variety of factors, such as your symptoms, current medications, and other medical conditions you may have. Different conditions can call for different dosages. In any case, 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®) your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • The medical condition being treated
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you are currently taking
  • Your weight (for children).
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically tells you to do so.
 

Celecoxib Doses for Various Medical Conditions

The following sections explain celecoxib dosing guidelines for certain medical conditions, including:
 
Regardless of the condition being treated, the dose should be reduced by 50 percent for people with moderate liver problems. People with severe liver problems should not take celecoxib at all. In addition, people known as "CYP2C9 poor metabolizers" (people who are genetically prone to metabolize certain drugs poorly) should be prescribed half the recommended dose as well. Children that are poor CYP2C9 metabolizers should not take celecoxib at all.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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