FDA label
What is Celebrex used for?
Celebrex contains celecoxib. The FDA-approved uses below are quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label for Celebrex lists 6 uses: Osteoarthritis (OA); Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA); Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA); Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS); and 2 more.
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Celebrex, capsule
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Viatris Specialty LLC (NDA020998). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
CELEBREX is indicated
Osteoarthritis (OA)
For the management of the signs and symptoms of OA.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
For the management of the signs and symptoms of RA.
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA)
For the management of the signs and symptoms of JRA in patients 2 years and older.
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
For the management of the signs and symptoms of AS.
Acute Pain
For the management of acute pain in adults.
Primary Dysmenorrhea
For the management of primary dysmenorrhea.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 2d6675e4-5859-4be2-8037-a20ce9f707aa, version 13, effective November 22, 2024. NDC 58151-082, one of 4 listings for this product.
Questions
What is Celebrex used for?
The FDA label for Celebrex lists 6 uses: Osteoarthritis (OA); Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA); Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA); Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS); and 2 more.
What drug class is Celebrex?
FDA lists celecoxib in the Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
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