RUFEN vs TOLECTIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. RUFEN 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	RUFEN	TOLECTIN
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	IBUPROFEN	TOLMETIN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Basf	Ortho Mcneil Janssen
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	about 5 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

rufen tolectin

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

—

Type

Active ingredient

IBUPROFEN

TOLMETIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Basf

Ortho Mcneil Janssen

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 1.8 to 2.0 hours

about 5 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Rufen and Tolectin?

Rufen contains Ibuprofen, 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.