CATAFLAM vs CELECOXIB

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CATAFLAM and CELECOXIB 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	CATAFLAM	CELECOXIB
Rating	70/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.36 /mL	~$2.51 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM	CELECOXIB
Manufacturer	Novartis	Lupin
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
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)	about 11 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis

cataflam celecoxib

Rating

70/100

64/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.36 /mL

~$2.51 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM

CELECOXIB

Manufacturer

Novartis

Lupin

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

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)

about 11 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cataflam or Celecoxib?

By our independent rating, Cataflam scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Celecoxib. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Cataflam and Celecoxib?

Cataflam contains Diclofenac Potassium, while Celecoxib contains Celecoxib — 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.