FDA label
What is celecoxib used for?
The FDA-approved uses of celecoxib, 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 celecoxib lists 6 uses: Osteoarthritis (OA); Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA); Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA); Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS); and 2 more.
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Celecoxib, capsule
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by AiPing Pharmaceutical, Inc. (ANDA208856). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Celecoxib capsules are 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 89db0dec-3800-4d89-a765-24838f4d0c30, version 3, effective March 26, 2026. NDC 11788-112, one of 231 listings for this product.
Questions
What is celecoxib used for?
The FDA label for celecoxib lists 6 uses: Osteoarthritis (OA); Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA); Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA); Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS); and 2 more.
What drug class is celecoxib?
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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