CELECOXIB vs IBUPROFEN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CELECOXIB and IBUPROFEN 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	CELECOXIB	IBUPROFEN
Rating	64/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$2.51 /30	$0.04 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CELECOXIB	IBUPROFEN
Manufacturer	Lupin	Sunshine
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule, Suspension, Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 11 hours	about 1.8 to 2.0 hours
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

celecoxib ibuprofen

Rating

64/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$2.51 /30

$0.04 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

CELECOXIB

IBUPROFEN

Manufacturer

Lupin

Sunshine

Dosage forms

Capsule

Capsule, Suspension, Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 11 hours

about 1.8 to 2.0 hours

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Celecoxib and Ibuprofen?

Celecoxib contains Celecoxib, while Ibuprofen contains Ibuprofen — 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.