DAYPRO ALTA vs RUFEN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. DAYPRO ALTA and RUFEN 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	DAYPRO ALTA	RUFEN
Rating	64/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$17.64 /30	$0.04 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	OXAPROZIN POTASSIUM	IBUPROFEN
Manufacturer	Pfizer	Basf
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 1.8 to 2.0 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

daypro alta rufen

Rating

64/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$17.64 /30

$0.04 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

OXAPROZIN POTASSIUM

IBUPROFEN

Manufacturer

Pfizer

Basf

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 1.8 to 2.0 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Daypro Alta or Rufen?

By our independent rating, Rufen scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Daypro Alta. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Daypro Alta and Rufen?

Daypro Alta contains Oxaprozin Potassium, while Rufen 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.