CELECOXIB vs NAPROXEN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 15, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CELECOXIB and NAPROXEN 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	NAPROXEN
Rating	64/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$2.51 /30	$0.06 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CELECOXIB	NAPROXEN
Manufacturer	Lupin	Hikma
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 11 hours	about 12 to 17 hours
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

celecoxib naproxen

Rating

64/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$2.51 /30

$0.06 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

CELECOXIB

NAPROXEN

Manufacturer

Lupin

Hikma

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 11 hours

about 12 to 17 hours

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Celecoxib or Naproxen?

By our independent rating, Naproxen scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Celecoxib. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Celecoxib and Naproxen?

Celecoxib contains Celecoxib, while Naproxen contains Naproxen — 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.