CELEBREX vs CLINORIL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CELEBREX and CLINORIL 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	CELEBREX	CLINORIL
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$2.51 /30	~$6.27 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CELECOXIB	SULINDAC
Manufacturer	Gd Searle LLC	Merck
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 11 hours	—
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Inflammation

celebrex clinoril

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$2.51 /30

~$6.27 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CELECOXIB

SULINDAC

Manufacturer

Gd Searle LLC

Merck

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 11 hours

—

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Inflammation

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Celebrex or Clinoril?

Celebrex costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $2.51 vs $6.27 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Celebrex and Clinoril?

Celebrex contains Celecoxib, while Clinoril contains Sulindac — 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.