Celact 200mg Capsule

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Composition FOR Celact 200mg Capsule

Celecoxib(200mg)

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Celact 200mg Capsule may be taken with or without food.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Celact 200mg Capsule
UNSAFE
Celact 200mg Capsule is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
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Celact 200mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Celact 200mg Capsule

Celecoxib(200mg)

Celact capsule uses

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How celact capsule works

Celact 200mg Capsule is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Common side effects of celact capsule

Upper respiratory tract infection, Indigestion, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Flatulence, Peripheral edema, Dizziness, Sore throat

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Expert advice FOR Celact Capsule

  • Celecoxib helps relieve pain and inflammation.
  • It may cause fewer stomach problems as compared to other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.
  • It may cause dizziness and fatigue. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
  • Regularly monitor your blood pressure while taking this medicine, particularly in the first two weeks after starting treatment.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
  • During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
  • Do not take Celecoxib if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions FOR Celact 200mg Capsule

Celecoxib

Q. Is Celact 200mg Capsule banned in India?
No. Celact 200mg Capsule is not banned in India. It is legally available on prescription
Q. Is Celact 200mg Capsule gluten free?
Yes. Celact 200mg Capsule is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use
Q. Is Celact 200mg Capsule safe?
Yes. Celact 200mg Capsule is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor
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Q. Is Celact 200mg Capsule a narcotic or addictive drug?
No. Celact 200mg Capsule is not a narcotic or addictive drug
Q. Does Celact 200mg Capsule cause drowsiness, weight gain or constipation?
Celact 200mg Capsule may cause drowsiness, weight gain or constipation. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor
Q. Does celecoxib contain aspirin, codeine or sulfa?
No. Celecoxib is by itself a type of medicinal compound. It does not contain aspirin, codeine or sulfa
Q. How does Celact 200mg Capsule work?
Celact 200mg Capsule works by inhibiting the formation of chemicals called prostaglandins in the body that cause pain and inflammation, thereby reducing the pain and swelling symptoms.

Content on this page was last updated on 10 November, 2025, by Dr. Rajeev Sharma (MBA, MBBS)