Selcoxib 200 Capsule

Selcoxib 200 Capsule contains 'pain killers,' primarily used to reduce pain and swelling in muscles and joints. It treats painful conditions of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (pain and stiffness in the backbone), cervical spondylitis (wear and tear of spinal discs in neck), and menstrual pain. Arthritis is a condition that causes swelling of one or more joints resulting in pain and stiffness of joints that worsen over time.

Selcoxib 200 Capsule contains Celecoxib, which works by blocking cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme, responsible for causing pain and inflammation in the body. Thereby, it helps relieve pain and swelling associated with different types of arthritis, spondylitis, low back pain, and menstrual pain.

Your doctor will advise you on how often you take this medicine based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhoea, oedema, and flatulence. Most of these side effects of Selcoxib 200 Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are known to be allergic to Selcoxib 200 Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Selcoxib 200 Capsule . Do not consume alcohol with Selcoxib 200 Capsule as it may increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Selcoxib 200 Capsule may cause an increased risk of severe heart problems like myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. It should not be used by a patient who has undergone recent heart bypass surgery or will have it. Selcoxib 200 Capsule increases the risk of severe gastrointestinal conditions like bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal.

Selcoxib 200 Capsule contains 'pain killers' primarily used to reduce pain and swelling in muscles and joints in conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (pain and stiffness in the backbone), cervical spondylitis (wear and tear of spinal discs in neck), menstrual pain. It contains Celecoxib, which works by blocking the action of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body involved in producing certain chemical substances such as prostaglandins that cause pain and swelling. Thereby, it helps in relieving pain and swelling associated with different types of arthritis. 

Do not take Selcoxib 200 Capsule if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Selcoxib 200 Capsule may cause an increased risk of severe heart problems like myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. It should not be used by the patient who has had undergone recent heart bypass surgery or will have it. Selcoxib 200 Capsule increases the risk of severe gastrointestinal conditions like bleeding, ulceration and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. Elderly patients are at greater risk for gastrointestinal bleeding problems so that the doctor can limit their dose. Selcoxib 200 Capsule is not recommended for pregnant women, especially in the third trimester as it may cause harm the unborn baby (fetus). Therefore, pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Selcoxib 200 Capsule . Do not consume alcohol with Selcoxib 200 Capsule as it may increase the risk of stomach bleeding or ulcer. If you experience weight loss, diarrhoea, pain or vomiting, please stop taking Selcoxib 200 Capsule and consult a doctor immediately. These might be signs of worsening or Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (swelling in the digestive tract).

• If you are elderly, a smoker, had a stroke previously, or have high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol, please inform your doctor as these conditions may increase the risk of heart problems.
• Regular monitoring of blood pressure as Selcoxib 200 Capsule may reduce the blood pressure-lowering effects of certain blood pressure drugs.
• Selcoxib 200 Capsule may cause anemia,  monitor hemoglobin or hematorcrit in long term treatments.
• Do not take more than the prescribed dose as it may cause Selcoxib 200 Capsule overdose and lead to symptoms such as heartburn, stomach upset, unconsciousness, dizziness, ringing or buzzing in ears, fits, fainting, diarrhea or excitation.