Directions
For using this medicine, follow all the instructions as given by your doctor. Consult your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about Celebrex. The dosage of this medicine should be taken with food to reduce the risk of stomach upset. Take Celebrex with a full glass of water (8oz/240ml). After taking this medicine, do not lie down for at least 30 minutes. Even if you feel well do not stop taking this medicine. Any doses should not be missed by you. Take the medicine immediately if you miss the dose and remembered on the same day but if it’s the time for your next dose leave out the missed dose and take the medicine according to your regular dosing schedule, do not take 2 doses at once.

Cautions
If you have had an allergic reaction or are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine containing aspirin or to a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (such as piroxicam, ibuprofen, naproxen, sulindac) than do not take Celebrex. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Celebrex, if you have had a severe allergic reaction to this medicine or any other sulfonamide medicine (such as Septra DS, Bactrim DS, Gantrisin, glyburide, or probenecid). Severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness are the possible symptoms of a severe allergic reaction. It is recommended not to exceed the doses or take more doses as prescribed by your doctor. At the same time when you are taking the medicine, keep all doctor and laboratory appointments. Stomach bleeding may be caused by using Celebrex. Without consulting your doctor do not take this medicine if you drink alcohol daily. Risk for stomach bleeding may be increased if you use alcoholic beverages while taking this medicine. All prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking should be known by your doctor or pharmacist while you start taking any new medicine. This includes any medicines that contain aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or ketoprofen. When using this medicine in elderly, carefulness is recommended because they may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine. F0R WOMEN: Consult with your doctor about all the benefits and risks of using this medicine if you plan on becoming pregnant especially during the third trimester. This medicine may be excreted in breast milk. While taking this medicine, do not breast-feed.