CATAFLAM vs PROLENSA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 16, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CATAFLAM and PROLENSA 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	PROLENSA
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.36 /mL	$14.72 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM	BROMFENAC SODIUM
Manufacturer	Novartis	Bausch and Lomb
Dosage forms	Tablet	Drops
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	Inflammation, Postoperative Pain, Eye Pain

cataflam prolensa

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.36 /mL

$14.72 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM

BROMFENAC SODIUM

Manufacturer

Novartis

Bausch and Lomb

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drops

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

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Inflammation, Postoperative Pain, Eye Pain

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Cataflam or Prolensa?

Cataflam costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.36 vs $14.72 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 Cataflam and Prolensa?

Cataflam contains Diclofenac Potassium, while Prolensa contains Bromfenac Sodium — 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.