Selexa (celecoxib)
Celecoxib · COX-2 selective NSAID
Used for: Arthritis pain and acute pain.
Thai name: ซีลีซา, ซีลีซา-400
- Available in Thailand
- YesSelexa is registered in Thailand
- Active ingredient
- CelecoxibCOX-2 selective NSAID
- Prescription
- Pharmacist only (no prescription needed)
- Controlled substance
- NoNot narcotic or psychotropic
- Bringing it in
- AllowedTraveller rules
Source: Thai FDA official records · Last checked
What is Selexa?
Selexa is a brand of celecoxib sold in Thailand. Celecoxib is a COX-2 selective NSAID used for arthritis pain and acute pain. It is registered with the Thai FDA as capsule, hard, and the Thai licence holder is บริษัท พอนด์ เคมีคอล จำกัด. Brand names differ between countries, so outside Thailand ask for celecoxib by name.
Is Selexa available in Thailand?
Yes. Selexa is registered with the Thai FDA. We found 2 active registrations, held by บริษัท พอนด์ เคมีคอล จำกัด. Registration means the product is licensed for sale in Thailand. It does not guarantee that a particular pharmacy has it in stock.
Thai FDA registered products: Selexa
2 active registrations on the Thai FDA medicine register. Select a registration number to open the official record.
Registrations
| Product | Form | Legal class | Registration no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| SELEXA 200ซีลีซา 200 | capsule, hard | Pharmacist | 1A 13/68 (NG) |
| SELEXA-400ซีลีซา-400 | capsule, hard | Pharmacist | 1A 45/65 (NG) |
Do I need a prescription for Selexa in Thailand?
Not necessarily. Selexa is classed as a dangerous drug (ยาอันตราย) under the Thai Drugs Act. This means it must be sold by a pharmacist in a licensed pharmacy, but a doctor’s prescription is not legally required.
Can I bring Selexa into Thailand?
Allowed
Allowed for personal use: up to 30 days’ supply
- Bring no more than 30 days’ supply for your own use.
- Keep it in the original container.
- Carry your prescription or a doctor’s letter.
- Medicines cannot be posted or shipped to you in Thailand. The 30-day allowance applies to medicines you carry.
Legal basis: Drugs Act B.E. 2510 (1967), section 13(4). Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
Is Selexa a narcotic or controlled substance in Thailand?
No. Selexa (celecoxib) is not a narcotic or psychotropic substance in Thailand. On the Thai FDA list it appears in the “others” group. The ordinary medicine rules apply.
Other celecoxib products in Thailand
These contain the same active ingredient as Selexa. They are not necessarily interchangeable: strength, form and approved uses can differ, so talk to your doctor before switching.
Thai brand names for celecoxib
See every celecoxib product in Thailand → · Thai brand names A–Z
Sources
- Thai FDA medicine register (ระบบค้นหาข้อมูลผลิตภัณฑ์ยา), active-ingredient search for “Celecoxib”, retrieved 8 October 2026
- Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division, Permit for Traveller: drug list, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
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General information only, not medical or legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the Thai FDA or a pharmacist before you buy, take or travel with a medicine. Medical disclaimer