CATAFLAM vs MOBIC

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 14, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CATAFLAM and MOBIC 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	MOBIC
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.36 /mL	~$0.56 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM	MELOXICAM
Manufacturer	Novartis	Boehringer Ingelheim
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)	about 15 to 20 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

cataflam mobic

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.36 /mL

~$0.56 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM

MELOXICAM

Manufacturer

Novartis

Boehringer Ingelheim

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)

about 15 to 20 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cataflam or Mobic?

By our independent rating, Mobic scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Cataflam. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Cataflam and Mobic?

Cataflam contains Diclofenac Potassium, 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.