Mylan intros generic Celebrex

PITTSBURGH — Mylan on Wednesday launched its celecoxib capsules in 50-, 100-, 200- and 400-mg dosage strengths. The drug is one of the first available generic versions of Celebrex capsules from Pfizer. 

 

Celebrex is used to relieve signs and symptoms of steoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, and for the management of acute pain in adults, the company stated. Celecoxib capsules had sales of $2.5 billion for the 12 months ended Sept. 30, according to data from IMS Health.