Celebrex (Celecoxib)
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Commonly prescribed for arthritis, period pains, acute pain, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis
- Works by stopping the production of of a natural substance in the body called COX-2, which is responsible for pain and inflammation
Please note brand received may vary
What is Celebrex (Celecoxib)?
Celebrex (celecoxib) tablets are an anti-inflammatory medicine that can be used to treat a number of conditions. Typically, Celebrex is most commonly prescribed to provide effective treatment for chronic conditions such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, and severe menstrual pain (period pain).
You can only buy Celebrex when you have been prescribed it.
What is Celebrex used to treat?
In the UK, Celebrex is commonly prescribed for arthritis, period pains, acute pain, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is prescribed to individuals who struggle to perform their daily activities due to the pain and inflammation caused by their condition.
Celebrex suppresses the pain and inflammation, which helps the sufferer to go about their daily life and perform everyday tasks much easier.
For more information about using medicine to treat arthritis, read our helpful medical guide.
Why is Celebrex prescribed for pain relief?
Celebrex's active ingredient, celecoxib, has been clinically tested and found to produce "significant improvements in pain and inflammation".
The study also found celecoxib to be well tolerated, meaning the risk of side effects is low.
How does Celebrex work to treat pain?
Celebrex is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that gets to work by reducing the hormones in the body which are responsible for causing pain and inflammation. Like most anti-inflammatory medicines, Celebrex can help to reduce pain and swelling primarily by blocking the main enzyme that is responsible for inflammation, prostaglandins.
Who can take Celebrex?
You should inform your doctor before taking Celebrex if any of the following apply to you:
- You suffer from asthma
- You have anaemia
- You smoke
- You consume alcohol on a regular basis
- You have diabetes
- You have high blood pressure
- You have kidney disease or any other kidney problems
- You have liver disease or any other liver problems
- You have nasal polyps
Celebrex can also decrease fertility in women, although this is usually reversible once the treatment is complete.
Read the patient information leaflet for full reasons why this medicine may be unsuitable for you.
Can you buy Celebrex tablets over the counter?
No, Celebrex cannot be bought over the counter. All strengths of Celebrex are prescription-only, meaning a doctor or prescriber has to prescribe you with this medicine.
Can you buy Celebrex online in the UK?
You can buy branded Celebrex or the generic version Celecoxib 200mg and 100mg tablets from our UK online pharmacy Medicine Direct. You will be required to complete a detailed online medical consultation form which will enable one of our healthcare professionals to accurately assess your medical condition.
Celebrex alternatives
There are several NSAIDs that can be taken for effective pain relief from conditions like arthritis.
You can also order the following NSAID medicines online at Medicine Direct:
We also stock a branded form of ibuprofen, Cuprofen Maximum Strength.
Paracetamol tablets are also available to order and can effectively relieve arthritic pain, along with other problems like period pain, headaches, and toothache.
