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Celecoxib (also called Celebrex®) is used to treat acute pain. This medicine is one of a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Celecoxib is available as a 100mg and 200mg capsule to be taken by mouth.
If you have any of these side effects, tell the doctor right away:
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, hives, itching, chills, fever, headache, muscle ache, shortness of breath, coughing, tightness in the throat, swelling of the face or neck.
Not all patients who take celecoxib will experience these side effects. Common side effects are bolded, but there may be others. Please report all suspected side effects to your doctor or pharmacist.
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