CLINORIL vs TIVORBEX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CLINORIL and TIVORBEX 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	TIVORBEX
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$6.27 /30	~$4.06 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SULINDAC	INDOMETHACIN
Manufacturer	Merck	Genus
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 4.5 hours
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Inflammation	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus

clinoril tivorbex

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$6.27 /30

~$4.06 /30

Type

Active ingredient

SULINDAC

INDOMETHACIN

Manufacturer

Merck

Genus

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 4.5 hours

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Inflammation

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Clinoril or Tivorbex?

Tivorbex costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $4.06 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 Clinoril and Tivorbex?

Clinoril contains Sulindac, while Tivorbex contains Indomethacin — 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.