COX B 200 mg Capsules - Critical Warning
COX B 200 mg is NOT celecoxib (Celebrex) for human use - it is a veterinary product containing salinomycin sodium, explicitly labeled "Not for human use" and restricted for animal feed only. 1
Veterinary Product Identification
The FDA drug label clearly states this is a veterinary medication with the following characteristics:
- Active ingredient: Salinomycin sodium (not celecoxib)
- Approved use: Animal feed additive only (NADA # 128-686)
- Explicit warning: "Not for human use" 1
- Restriction: California restricted drug - use only as directed for veterinary purposes 1
Critical Safety Warnings for Handlers
If you are handling this veterinary product:
- Required protective equipment: Protective clothing, impervious gloves, eye protection, and approved dust respirator 1
- Handling precautions: Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling
- Eye exposure: Immediately rinse thoroughly with water if accidental contact occurs 1
- Food safety: Do not feed to birds producing eggs for human consumption 1
If Seeking Human Celecoxib Information
If you intended to ask about celecoxib (Celebrex) 200 mg for human use, this is an entirely different medication - a COX-2 selective NSAID for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. The human formulation has:
- Typical dosing: 100-200 mg twice daily or 200 mg once daily 2, 3
- Major contraindication: Perioperative pain in CABG surgery 4
- Black box warnings: Cardiovascular thrombotic events and serious GI bleeding risk 4
Do not confuse veterinary COX B with human celecoxib - they are completely different products with different active ingredients.