NAPROXEN vs TOLECTIN DS

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. NAPROXEN and TOLECTIN DS 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	NAPROXEN	TOLECTIN DS
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.06 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	NAPROXEN	TOLMETIN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Hikma	Ortho Mcneil Janssen
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 12 to 17 hours	about 5 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

naproxen tolectin ds

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.06 /mL

—

Type

Active ingredient

NAPROXEN

TOLMETIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Hikma

Ortho Mcneil Janssen

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 12 to 17 hours

about 5 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Naproxen and Tolectin Ds?

Naproxen contains Naproxen, while Tolectin Ds contains Tolmetin 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.