MIDOL LIQUID GELS vs NAPROXEN SODIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	MIDOL LIQUID GELS	NAPROXEN SODIUM
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	$0.06 /mL
Type	OTC	OTC
Active ingredient	IBUPROFEN	NAPROXEN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Bionpharma	Hetero Labs Ltd V
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule, Tablet, Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 1.8 to 2.0 hours	about 12 to 17 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

midol liquid gels naproxen sodium

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

$0.06 /mL

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

IBUPROFEN

NAPROXEN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Bionpharma

Hetero Labs Ltd V

Dosage forms

Capsule

Capsule, Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 1.8 to 2.0 hours

about 12 to 17 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Midol Liquid Gels or Naproxen Sodium?

Midol Liquid Gels costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.04 vs $0.06 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 Midol Liquid Gels and Naproxen Sodium?

Midol Liquid Gels contains Ibuprofen, while Naproxen Sodium contains Naproxen Sodium — 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.