Celfast 100mg Capsule

• Celfast Capsule is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
• It is effective in pain management and provides pain relief during painful menstruation.

• If you are allergic to celecoxib or other ingredients of Celfast Capsule.
• If you are allergic to sulfonamides. If not sure about which are these medicines, ask the doctor.
• You may suffer from ulcers in the stomach or intestines or gastrointestinal bleeding.
• You may have problems with the kidney, liver, intestine or heart.
• You may have a blood circulation problem, conditions that affect the blood vessels of the brain.
• You may experience side effect like wheezing, asthma after taking other pain medications like aspirin and ibuprofen in the past.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Women of childbearing age must not use the medicine unless using an effective method of contraception.

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Cough
• Infection

Other General Warnings

• You may develop allergic reaction after taking Celfast Capsule.
• You had ulcers or bleeding in your stomach or intestine.
• You are using a pain-relieving medicine.
• You are on medications like aspirin, blood thinners like warfarin, steroids.
• You are dehydrated, have diarrhoea.
• You may have problems with the heart, liver or kidneys.
• You may suffer from fluid retention or swelling.
• You may have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol.
• You are 65 years or above.
• You may experience skin reactions following the use of the medicine.
• You consume alcohol regularly or you smoke.
• You are planning a pregnancy or pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Celfast Capsule is not recommended for use in children.

• Store Celfast Capsule below 30°C at a cool and dry place.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Celfast Capsule affect the way certain medicines work or other medicines affect the way Celfast Capsule works if taken at the same time.
• Before initiating the treatment tell the doctor about the medicines, supplements or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
• Taking medicines for high blood pressure, diabetes, immunomodulators, etc.
• Concomitant use of steroids, warfarin or aspirin may increase the chances of bleeding in elderly patients.
• Avoid taking other pain killers along with the medicine as it increases the chance of bleeding in the stomach.
• Other medicines like medicine used to treat cough like dextromethorphan, antifungals like fluconazole and medicines used to treat mental illness like carbamazepine and neuroleptics must be used cautiously.