DYLOJECT vs NUPRIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 13, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DYLOJECT and NUPRIN 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	DYLOJECT	NUPRIN
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.36 /mL	$0.04 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC SODIUM	IBUPROFEN
Manufacturer	Javelin Pharms Inc	Kenvue Brands
Dosage forms	Solution	Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 2 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; the label's table gives a mean of 2.3 hours in healthy adults, with wide variation between people — 48% coefficient of variation)	about 1.8 to 2.0 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

dyloject nuprin

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.36 /mL

$0.04 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

IBUPROFEN

Manufacturer

Javelin Pharms Inc

Kenvue Brands

Dosage forms

Solution

Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 2 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; the label's table gives a mean of 2.3 hours in healthy adults, with wide variation between people — 48% coefficient of variation)

about 1.8 to 2.0 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Dyloject or Nuprin?

Nuprin costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.04 vs $0.36 per ml, 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 Dyloject and Nuprin?

Dyloject contains Diclofenac Sodium, while Nuprin 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.