Cebocontin 200 mg Tablet

Composition of Cebocontin 200 mg Tablet

Cebocontin 200 mg Tablet contains Celecoxib 200 mg. It belongs to the Selective COX-2 inhibitor (NSAID) class of medicines.

Uses of Cebocontin 200 mg Tablet

• Relief of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis
• rheumatoid arthritis
• ankylosing spondylitis; acute pain conditions; primary dysmenorrhoea (painful periods)

Key benefits

• Reduces joint pain and swelling
• Improves mobility in arthritis
• Provides relief in acute pain
• Helps reduce menstrual pain
• Lower gastric irritation risk than non-selective NSAIDs (relative)

How Cebocontin 200 mg Tablet works

Celecoxib is a selective COX-2 inhibitor (NSAID). It reduces formation of prostaglandins responsible for pain, fever and inflammation, while relatively sparing COX-1 which helps protect the stomach lining.

How to take Cebocontin 200 mg Tablet

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed by the doctor, preferably with food if it causes stomach upset. Swallow whole with water; do not crush/chew. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause stomach bleeding, kidney failure, drowsiness and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Cebocontin 200 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Cebocontin are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Indigestion
• stomach pain
• nausea
• diarrhoea
• gas
• headache
• dizziness
• swelling (oedema)
• increased blood pressure
• rash

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Cebocontin 200 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not use if allergic to celecoxib/sulfonamides or other NSAIDs. Avoid in active peptic ulcer/bleeding, severe liver or kidney disease, and severe heart failure. NSAIDs (including celecoxib) can increase risk of heart attack/stroke, especially with high doses/long use; use caution in patients with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, smokers. Can cause gastrointestinal bleeding/ulceration and serious skin reactions; stop and seek medical help if black stools, vomiting blood, chest pain, shortness of breath, severe rash, or facial swelling occurs. Use caution with asthma, dehydration, elderly patients. Not recommended in late pregnancy (3rd trimester).

Do not take Cebocontin if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an active stomach ulcer, severe kidney or heart failure, or asthma triggered by aspirin or anti-inflammatory painkillers. Not in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Anticoagulants (warfarin), antiplatelets (aspirin, clopidogrel), other NSAIDs, SSRIs/SNRIs, corticosteroids (increased bleeding risk); ACE inhibitors/ARBs and diuretics (reduced effect, kidney risk); lithium (increased levels), methotrexate (toxicity risk), cyclosporine/tacrolimus (kidney risk), fluconazole (may increase celecoxib levels), rifampicin (may reduce levels)

How to store Cebocontin 200 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Cebocontin 200 mg Tablet

Use the lowest dose for the shortest period. If you need a painkiller regularly, see your doctor rather than continuing on your own. Paracetamol is the safer choice for simple fever and headache.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MODI-MUNDIPHARMA PRIVATE LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic / Anti-inflammatory (NSAID)

Drug class:

Selective COX-2 inhibitor (NSAID)