This medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gouty arthritis. It blocks a substance in the body named as cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2).

Contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcer, severe heart disease, stroke, and hypersensitivity.

PO- Adult- The recommended dosage is 60 to 120mg once daily.

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, liver, kidney disease, high blood pressure, blood clotting disorder, any allergy, children, elderly, during pregnancy and breast feeding.

• Drink adequate fluid to avoid dehydration.

• Stop the medication immediately if gastrointestinal lesions occur.

• Monitor blood pressure regularly while taking this medication.

•   Central Nervous System : Headache, dizziness, nervousness, depression, drowsiness, insomnia, vertigo and ringing in the ear.
•   Heart : Chest pain, high blood pressure and fluid retention.
•   Metabolic : Taste disturbances, mouth ulcer, loss of appetite and weight loss.
•   Miscellaneous : Kidney damage, fever, GI disorders, muscle pain and influenza-like syndrome.

Avoid excess dosage.

Store it in refrigerator.