Celebrex is the brand name for a medication with the generic name of celecoxib. It is sold in 100mg white capsules with two blue bands, 200mg white capsules with two gold bands or 400mg white capsules with green bands.

How to Find the Right Dose

The recommended Celebrex dosage varies, depending on the source of the pain. It is best to follow a doctor's advice on this issue, but here are some general guidelines:

• For acute pain take 400mg for the first dose, then follow with another 200mg later that same day, if needed. On the following days, take 200mg two times a day, as needed.
  
• For painful menstrual cramps take 400mg for the first dose, then follow with another 200mg later that same day, if needed. On the following days, take 200mg two times a day, as needed.
  
• For osteoarthritis pain and stiffness take either one 200mg dose once a day or one 100mg dose twice a day.
  
• For adult rheumatoid arthritis pain take either 100mg or 200mg twice a day.