PIROXICAM vs TOLECTIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. PIROXICAM and TOLECTIN 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	PIROXICAM	TOLECTIN
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$5.35 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PIROXICAM	TOLMETIN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Unichem	Ortho Mcneil Janssen
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	—	about 5 hours
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammation, Osteoarthritis	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

piroxicam tolectin

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$5.35 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

PIROXICAM

TOLMETIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Unichem

Ortho Mcneil Janssen

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 5 hours

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammation, Osteoarthritis

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Piroxicam and Tolectin?

Piroxicam contains Piroxicam, while Tolectin 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.