ANSAID vs CATAFLAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ANSAID and CATAFLAM 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	ANSAID	CATAFLAM
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$3.32 /mL	$0.36 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	FLURBIPROFEN	DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM
Manufacturer	Pharmacia and Upjohn	Novartis
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 2 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; the label's table gives a mean of 2.3 hours in healthy adults, with wide variation between people — 48% coefficient of variation)
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammation, Macular Edema	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

ansaid cataflam

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$3.32 /mL

$0.36 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

FLURBIPROFEN

DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM

Manufacturer

Pharmacia and Upjohn

Novartis

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 2 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; the label's table gives a mean of 2.3 hours in healthy adults, with wide variation between people — 48% coefficient of variation)

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammation, Macular Edema

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Ansaid or Cataflam?

Cataflam costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.36 vs $3.32 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 Ansaid and Cataflam?

Ansaid contains Flurbiprofen, while Cataflam contains Diclofenac Potassium — 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.