Cricox Capsule 100 mg (Celecoxib)

Adult dose

The minimum recommended dose of this medicine should be adjusted according to the patient and may be taken with or without food. ○ Adults 1. Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Take celecoxib 200 mg once daily, or 100 mg twice daily. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis Take celecoxib 100 mg or 200 mg twice daily. 3. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) Administer celecoxib 200 mg once daily, or 100 mg twice daily. If no effect is observed after 6 weeks, the dose may be increased to 400 mg per day. If no effect is observed after 6 weeks at 400 mg per day, another treatment should be considered. 4. Acute pain and primary dysmenorrhea The recommended initial dose is celecoxib 400 mg, with an additional 200 mg on the first day of treatment if needed. From the second day onward, the recommended dose as needed is 200 mg twice daily. ○ Patients with hepatic impairment For patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class II), the dose should be reduced to approximately 50% of the recommended daily dose.

This medication should be consulted with a doctor or pharmacist prior to use by individuals who consume large amounts of alcohol daily, as it may cause gastrointestinal bleeding. Moreover, this medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular issues such as heart attack or stroke, so it should only be used at the minimal effective dose and for the shortest duration necessary. Even without a history of cardiovascular disease, symptoms should be closely monitored, and immediate action should be taken if symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath occur. This medication can cause ulcers or bleeding in the stomach, and caution should be exercised when used by elderly individuals or those with a history of gastrointestinal disorders. If symptoms such as epigastric pain, dyspepsia, black stools, or vomiting of blood occur during treatment, immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication should not be used by individuals with specific allergies, severe liver or kidney diseases, active gastric ulcers, pregnant women, or breastfeeding mothers. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function, or a history of hypertension or heart failure must use this medication with caution and require regular monitoring. During treatment, various side effects, such as headaches, dizziness, dyspepsia, vomiting, skin rashes, edema, hypertension, etc., may occur, and if abnormal symptoms appear, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. This medication can interact with various other drugs, so individuals taking other medications must inform their healthcare providers, particularly when taking blood pressure medications, blood thinners, antidepressants, antibiotics, etc. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should avoid taking this medication, and breastfeeding women should refrain from its use. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children or adolescents, so it is recommended not to use it in this population. Elderly individuals may have reduced kidney, liver, or heart function, so additional caution is necessary when taking this medication, and dosage adjustments may be required. During treatment, it is essential to have regular blood tests, liver function tests, and kidney function tests to monitor for any abnormalities. An overdose may present symptoms such as lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, requiring immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and not transferred into other containers for safety.

Gastrointestinal bleeding, cardiovascular thrombotic reactions, myocardial infarction, stroke, perforation of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, ulcers, bleeding, bronchitis, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, pharyngitis, rhinitis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, hypersensitivity, insomnia, anxiety, confusional state, dizziness, muscle hypertonia, drowsiness, blurred vision, tinnitus, palpitations, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, tachycardia, hypertension, flushing, cough, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, bloating, gastric ulcer, dental disease, duodenal ulcer, esophageal ulcer, intestinal perforation, pancreatitis, elevated liver enzymes, itching, rash, urticaria, petechiae, angioedema, alopecia, bullous pemphigoid, peripheral edema, facial swelling, influenza-like illness, trauma, dysgeusia, albuminuria, cystitis, hematuria, dysuria, frequency of urination, nephrolithiasis, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infection, blurred vision, cataracts, conjunctivitis, eye pain, glaucoma, ocular hemorrhage, retinal artery or vein occlusion, increased serum creatinine, increased β2-microglobulin, increased NAG, positive urine hematuria, positive urine protein, renal dysfunction, acute renal failure, interstitial nephritis, elevated serum sodium, elevated serum potassium, increased BUN, increased CPK, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, increased NPN, increased creatinine, increased alkaline phosphatase, weight gain, appetite loss, increased LDH, hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, bursitis, arthralgia, arthropathy, skeletal abnormalities, myalgia, cervical tension syndrome, synovitis, tendinitis, myositis, leg cramps, fractures, tendon rupture, pain in the neck, muscle rigidity, decreased hematocrit, increased hemoglobin, petechiae, nosebleeds, thrombocytopathy, anemia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, pancytopenia, leukopenia, folliculitis, contact dermatitis, injection site reactions, skin nodules, headache, dizziness, constipation, dry mouth, ulcerative stomatitis, gastritis, allergies, low back pain, chest pain, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, weight gain, fractures, arthralgia, positive RA factor, herpes zoster, pneumonia, dyspnea, elevated ALT, hearing loss, anaphylactic reaction, hallucinations, cerebral hemorrhage, aseptic meningitis, loss of taste, loss of smell, vasculitis, pulmonary embolism, interstitial pneumonia, gastrointestinal bleeding, hepatitis, liver failure, fulminant hepatitis, liver necrosis, cholestasis, cholestatic hepatitis, jaundice, photosensitivity reactions, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, acute generalized pustular psoriasis, exfoliative dermatitis, generalized fixed drug eruption, fixed drug eruption, menstrual disorders, female infertility

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is important to maintain a storage temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the drug's effectiveness and safety over time.

Appearance

A white to off-white powdered substance filled in white hard capsules with blue stripes on both ends.

Package unit

100 capsules/bottle, 30 capsules/bottle