A 136 Pill — WHITE CAPSULE, 19mm — Celecoxib

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Imprint	A / 136
Colour	WHITE
Shape	CAPSULE
Size	19
Strength	CELECOXIB 200 mg
Dosage form	Capsule
Manufacturer	Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
NDC	46708-269
Schedule	—
Availability	Prescription only
Ingredients	CELECOXIB[CELECOXIB]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "A 136" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Celecoxib

Uses and warnings

BOXED WARNING: Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events - NSAIDs, including celecoxib, cause an "increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal." Gastrointestinal Risk - NSAIDs cause an "increased risk of serious gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation" of the stomach or intestines. Contraindications include "known hypersensitivity to celecoxib," a "history of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions" after NSAID/aspirin use, use "in the setting of CABG surgery," and hypersensitivity to sulfonamides.

Celecoxib is indicated for: - "Osteoarthritis (OA)" - "Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)" - "Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) in patients 2 years and older" - "Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)" - "Acute Pain (AP)" - "Primary Dysmenorrhea (PD)."

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How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "A 136".
• Confirm the colour (WHITE) and shape (CAPSULE).
• Compare the size (19) against a ruler if possible.
• When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.

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