concern over the safety of Celebrex in children
February 2007
There's concern over the safety of Celebrex in children.
You may see it used more now that it's approved for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in the U.S.
It seems to work as well as naproxen in relieving pain and swelling. But not much is known about its long-term safety in kids.
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