CATAFLAM vs DAYPRO ALTA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CATAFLAM and DAYPRO ALTA 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	DAYPRO ALTA
Rating	70/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.36 /mL	~$17.64 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM	OXAPROZIN POTASSIUM
Manufacturer	Novartis	Pfizer
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	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

cataflam daypro alta

Rating

70/100

64/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.36 /mL

~$17.64 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM

OXAPROZIN POTASSIUM

Manufacturer

Novartis

Pfizer

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)

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Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cataflam or Daypro Alta?

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

What is the difference between Cataflam and Daypro Alta?

Cataflam contains Diclofenac Potassium, while Daypro Alta contains Oxaprozin 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.