Becoxib Capsule 100 milligrams (Celecoxib)

Adult dose

The minimum recommended dose of this medicine should be adjusted for each patient and may be taken regardless of meals. ○ Adults 1. Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) Take 200 mg of celecoxib once daily, or divide the dose into 100 mg per dose, 2 times daily. 2. Rheumatoid arthritis Take 100 mg or 200 mg of celecoxib per dose, 2 times daily. 3. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) Administer 200 mg of celecoxib once daily, or divide the dose into 100 mg per dose, 2 times 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 of treatment with 400 mg per day, other treatment options should be considered. 4. Acute pain and primary dysmenorrhea The initial recommended dose is 400 mg of celecoxib, with an additional 200 mg on the first day of treatment if needed. From the second day of treatment, the recommended dose, if needed, is 200 mg per dose, 2 times 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 can cause serious side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three drinks a day, so it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. This medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular thrombotic events such as myocardial infarction and stroke, and should be used at the minimum effective dose and for the shortest duration necessary, monitoring for cardiovascular symptoms closely. Serious gastrointestinal issues such as perforation, ulcers, or bleeding may occur, therefore, if symptoms such as upper abdominal pain, dyspepsia, black stools, or vomiting blood occur, immediate medical attention is required. Patients who are allergic to this medication or have had a hypersensitivity reaction to sulfonamides, aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not take it. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function, active peptic ulcer disease or inflammatory bowel disease, heart failure, or cardiovascular diseases, as well as pregnant or nursing women, should not use this medication. Patients with mild liver or kidney function, asthma, hypertension, edema, or cardiovascular risk factors should use this medication cautiously and may require regular monitoring. During treatment, various side effects such as headache, dizziness, dyspepsia, diarrhea, skin rash, edema, hypertension, cough, and vomiting may occur, so any unusual symptoms should be immediately consulted with healthcare professionals. Since this medication is metabolized in the liver, caution should be exercised regarding drug concentration changes when taken with other drugs affecting liver metabolism, and dosage adjustment may be necessary. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult a doctor, as this medication can affect reproductive ability. Older adults may have decreased kidney and liver function, necessitating greater caution and potential dose adjustment. Regular blood tests, liver function tests, and kidney function tests should be performed to check for abnormalities, and if any concerning findings arise, medication should be discontinued immediately. In case of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, lethargy, or gastrointestinal bleeding may appear, and immediate medical treatment is required. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children and adolescents, hence it is advisable not to use it. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to another container; care should be taken to maintain quality during storage.

Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, cardiovascular thrombotic reaction, myocardial infarction, stroke, perforation of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, ulcer, bleeding, bronchitis, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, pharyngitis, rhinitis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, hypersensitivity, insomnia, anxiety, confusion, dizziness, muscle tension, drowsiness, blurred vision, tinnitus, palpitations, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, tachycardia, hypertension, flushing, cough, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, bloating, gastric ulcer, dental diseases, duodenal ulcer, esophageal ulcer, intestinal perforation, pancreatitis, elevated liver enzymes, itching, rash, urticaria, angioedema, alopecia, bullous dermatitis, peripheral edema, facial edema, influenza-like illness, injury, taste disturbance, albuminuria, cystitis, hematuria, dysuria, polyuria, nephrolithiasis, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infection, blurred vision, cataract, conjunctivitis, eye pain, glaucoma, ocular hemorrhage, retinal artery or vein occlusion, increased serum creatinine, elevated β2-microglobulin, increased NAG, positive urine hematuria, positive urine protein, renal dysfunction, acute kidney failure, interstitial nephritis, headache, leg cramps, muscle tension, sensory depression, migraine, neuralgia, neuropathy, sensory abnormalities, cerebral infarction, aseptic meningitis, ataxia, suicide, anosmia, ageusia, back pain, allergy exacerbation, allergic reaction, weakness, chest pain, fluid retention, systemic edema, facial swelling, fatigue, apathy, fever, facial flushing, influenza-like syndrome, pain, peripheral pain, sepsis, sudden death, anaphylactoid reaction, angioedema, loss of appetite, increased appetite, depression, nervous hyperreactivity, drowsiness, fatal intracranial hemorrhage, hallucinations, seizure exacerbation, upper respiratory tract infection, shingles, wound infection, gingivitis, herpes simplex, herpes zoster, bacterial infection, fungal infection, soft tissue infection, viral infection, candidiasis, genital candidiasis, otitis media, breast pain, menopausal symptoms, fibrocystic disease of the breast, thoracic neoplasm, chest pain, dysmenorrhea, menstrual disorders, vaginal bleeding, vaginitis, prostate disorders, ovarian cysts, hearing loss, ear abnormalities, ear pain, deafness, liver dysfunction, elevated ALT, elevated AST, increased γ-GTP, increased ALP, positive urinary urobilinogen, cholelithiasis, hepatitis, jaundice, hepatic failure, fulminant hepatitis, hepatic necrosis, increased serum sodium, increased serum potassium, increased BUN, increased CPK, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, increased NPN, increased creatinine, increased alkaline phosphatase, weight gain, increased LDH, hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, synovial sac, arthralgia, arthropathy, skeletal abnormalities, myalgia, cervical dystonia, synovitis, tendinitis, myositis, fracture, tendon rupture, pain in various areas, muscle rigidity, decreased hematocrit, increased hemoglobin, petechiae, epistaxis, thrombocytopathy, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, pancytopenia, leukopenia, eosinophilic esophagitis, contact dermatitis, injection site reaction, skin nodules, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, pulmonary embolism, interstitial pneumonia, gastrointestinal bleeding, hepatitis, photosensitivity reaction, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug rash, acute generalized pustular rash, exfoliative dermatitis, acute renal failure, hyponatremia, tubulointerstitial nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, minimal change disease glomerulonephritis, menstrual disorders, chest pain, lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, upper abdominal pain, hypertension, acute renal failure, respiratory depression, coma, thirst, ulcerative stomatitis, gastritis, allergy, low back pain, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, weight gain, positive RA factor, pneumonia, dyspnea, hearing loss

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. Additionally, it should be kept at a temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremely hot or cold places.

Appearance

A white hard capsule filled with white to light yellow powder and blue stripes on the top and bottom.

Package unit

30 capsules, 100 capsules