Active Ingredient: Celecoxib 200 mg per capsule/tablet — a selective cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor, which helps reduce pain and inflammation. Dosage Form: Oral hard capsule (white capsule with gold bands marked 7767 and 200 in some formulations). Pharmacological Class: NSAID (Coxib subclass) — selective COX-2 inhibitor. Mechanism of Action: Reduces synthesis of prostaglandins by selectively inhibiting the COX-2 enzyme, thereby decreasing pain, inflammation, and swelling with relatively less effect on COX-1. Inactive Ingredients (may vary by manufacturer): Lactose monohydrate Croscarmellose sodium Povidone Magnesium stearate Sodium lauryl sulfate Gelatin and capsule shell components (e.g., titanium dioxide) Celebrex 200 mg (active ingredient: celecoxib) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) classified as a selective COX-2 inhibitor. It is primarily used to treat pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute pain, and menstrual pain. It acts by blocking COX-2 enzymes. Key Details About Celebrex 200 mg: Drug Category: NSAID (Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug), specifically a COX-2 Inhibitor. Uses: Relieves joint stiffness, pain, and swelling (arthritis), menstrual pain, and acute injuries. Mechanism: It works by inhibiting the COX-2 enzyme, which reduces the production of prostaglandins, chemical messengers responsible for pain and inflammation. Safety Notice: While it is often less harsh on the stomach than traditional NSAIDs, it still carries risks for cardiovascular events (heart attack/stroke) and gastrointestinal bleeding. Dosage: Generally taken once or twice daily, as prescribed by a doctor. General Therapeutic Uses : (These overlap with its specification-related purpose — mainly relief of pain and inflammation.) CELEBREX 200 mg is indicated for: Relief of symptoms in osteoarthritis (joint pain and stiffness). Relief of symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis. Relief of symptoms in ankylosing spondylitis (pain/stiffness of the spine). Management of acute pain (as part of doctor-directed use). May be used for primary dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain) and other inflammatory pain as advised by a physician.