Bextra
Please Note: This drug was removed from the US Market in April 2005INDICATIONS
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 |
| 0025-1975-31 | Bottle of 100 |
| 0025-1975-51 | Bottle of 500 |
| 0025-1975-34 | Carton 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 Number | Size |
| 0025-1980-31 | Bottle of 100 |
| 0025-1980-51 | Bottle of 500 |
| 0025-1980-34 | Carton of 100 unit dose |
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Revised: Month Year Manufactured for: G.D. Searle LLC
A subsidiary of Pharmacia Corporation Chicago, IL 60680, USA Pfizer Inc New York, NY 10017, USA, by: Searle Ltd., Caguas, PR 00725, 818 763 002 P04001-2 / PS4001-2
Updated June 19, 2004
Generic Name: Valdecoxib
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