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Bextra (Valdecoxib) - Indications and Dosage

 



INDICATIONS AND USAGE

BEXTRA Tablets are indicated:

  • For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and adult rheumatoid arthritis.
  • For the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Osteoarthritis and Adult Rheumatoid Arthritis

The recommended dose of BEXTRA Tablets for the relief of the signs and symptoms of arthritis is 10 mg once daily.

Primary Dysmenorrhea

The recommended dose of BEXTRA Tablets for treatment of primary dysmenorrhea is 20 mg twice daily, as needed.

HOW SUPPLIED

BEXTRA Tablets 10 mg are white, film-coated, and capsule-shaped, debossed "10" on one side with a four pointed star shape on the other, supplied as:

NDC Number Size
0025-1975-31Bottle of 100
0025-1975-51Bottle of 500
0025-1975-34Carton of 100 unit dose

BEXTRA Tablets 20 mg are white, film-coated, and capsule-shaped, debossed "20" on one side with a four pointed star shape on the other, supplied as:

NDC NumberSize
0025-1980-31Bottle of 100
0025-1980-51Bottle of 500
0025-1980-34Carton of 100 unit dose

Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15–30°C (59–86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Rx only

LAB-0266-7.0

Page last updated: 2006-02-06

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