Zydus Lifesciences bags USFDA okay for Celecoxib Capsules for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis treatment in children
Celecoxib capsules will be produced at Zydus Lifesciences Ltd (SEZ), Ahmedabad.;
Written By : Ruchika Sharma
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2025-07-15 11:49 GMT | Update On 2025-07-15 11:49 GMT
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Ahmedabad: Zydus Lifesciences Limited has received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Celecoxib Capsules, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, and 400 mg (USRLD: Celebrex Capsules, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, and 400 mg).
Celecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. It is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and menstrual pain. It is also used to treat juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children who are at least 2 years old.
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