Celecoxib (Celebrex) is contraindicated in: Patients with known hypersensitivity to Celecoxib and other ingredients, such as lactose monohydrate, sodium lauryl sulfate, povidone, croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate.
Patients with known sulfonamide hypersensitivity.
Patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria or allergic-type reactions after taking acetylsalicylic acid (ASA [aspirin]) or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including other cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) specific inhibitors.
Treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (see Precautions).