CLINORIL vs NAPROXEN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CLINORIL 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	CLINORIL	NAPROXEN
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$6.27 /30	$0.06 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SULINDAC	NAPROXEN
Manufacturer	Merck	Hikma
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 12 to 17 hours
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Inflammation	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

clinoril naproxen

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$6.27 /30

$0.06 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

SULINDAC

NAPROXEN

Manufacturer

Merck

Hikma

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 12 to 17 hours

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Inflammation

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Clinoril or Naproxen?

By our independent rating, Naproxen scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Clinoril. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Clinoril and Naproxen?

Clinoril contains Sulindac, 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.