CATAFLAM vs NALFON

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CATAFLAM and NALFON 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	NALFON
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.36 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM	FENOPROFEN CALCIUM
Manufacturer	Novartis	Dista
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
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	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Pain

cataflam nalfon

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.36 /mL

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Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM

FENOPROFEN CALCIUM

Manufacturer

Novartis

Dista

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

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

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Pain

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cataflam and Nalfon?

Cataflam contains Diclofenac Potassium, while Nalfon contains Fenoprofen Calcium — 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.