Rofecoxib : How to Use

Rofecoxib - Systemic

Brand Names

Vioxx Rofecoxib *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

For safe and effective use of this drug, do not take more of it, do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer time than ordered by your health care professional. Taking too much of this drug may increase the risk of unwanted effects.

Dosage

The dose of rofecoxib will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of rofecoxib If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

The number of tablets or teaspoonfuls of suspension that you take depends on the strength of the drug. Always the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you take the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are taking rofecoxib .

For oral dosage form - suspension, tablets:
- For osteoarthritis:
  - Adults 12.5 to 25 milligrams - mg once a day.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
- Pain or menstrual cramps:
  - Adults 50 mg to start and 50 mg daily as needed for up to five days.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If your health care professional has ordered you to take this drug according to a regular schedule and you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Keep the drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.