CALDOLOR vs CELECOXIB

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 16, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CALDOLOR and CELECOXIB are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CALDOLOR	CELECOXIB
Rating	New	64/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	~$2.51 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	IBUPROFEN	CELECOXIB
Manufacturer	Cumberland	Lupin
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 1.8 to 2.0 hours	about 11 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis

caldolor celecoxib

Rating

New

64/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

~$2.51 /30

Type

Active ingredient

IBUPROFEN

CELECOXIB

Manufacturer

Cumberland

Lupin

Dosage forms

Injectable

Capsule

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 1.8 to 2.0 hours

about 11 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Caldolor and Celecoxib?

Caldolor contains Ibuprofen, while Celecoxib contains Celecoxib — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.