ALEVE vs MOBIC

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	ALEVE	MOBIC
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.06 /mL	~$0.56 /30
Type	OTC	RX
Active ingredient	NAPROXEN SODIUM	MELOXICAM
Manufacturer	Bayer Pharms	Boehringer Ingelheim
Dosage forms	Capsule, Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 12 to 17 hours	about 15 to 20 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

aleve mobic

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.06 /mL

~$0.56 /30

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

NAPROXEN SODIUM

MELOXICAM

Manufacturer

Bayer Pharms

Boehringer Ingelheim

Dosage forms

Capsule, Tablet

Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 12 to 17 hours

about 15 to 20 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Aleve and Mobic?

Aleve contains Naproxen Sodium, while Mobic contains Meloxicam — 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.