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Brand name - Celebrex

Medication type - NSAID

Side effects - Headache, indigestion, upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhoea, sinus inflammation, stomach pain, nausea.

Rare side effects - Fluid retention & swelling.

Serious side effects - Stomach ulcers, gnawing or burning stomach pain, black or tarry stools, or vomiting. If this happens, stop taking Celebrex and call your doctor immediately. Liver damage has been known to occur in people using NSAIDs, some of the warning signs of liver damage can be nausea, vomiting, fatigue, loss of appetite, yellow coloring of skin or eyes, and dark urine. If this happens call your doctor immediately.

Dosage - 100mg & 200mg

Uses - Used in the treatment of arthritis in adults.

Other notes -  Can be taken with or without food.