CHILDREN'S ADVIL vs MELOXICAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CHILDREN'S ADVIL and MELOXICAM 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	CHILDREN'S ADVIL	MELOXICAM
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	~$0.56 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	IBUPROFEN	MELOXICAM
Manufacturer	Haleon US Holdings	CR Double Crane
Dosage forms	Suspension, Tablet, chewable	Capsule, Suspension, Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 1.8 to 2.0 hours	about 15 to 20 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

children's advil meloxicam

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

~$0.56 /30

Type

Active ingredient

IBUPROFEN

MELOXICAM

Manufacturer

Haleon US Holdings

CR Double Crane

Dosage forms

Suspension, Tablet, chewable

Capsule, Suspension, Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 1.8 to 2.0 hours

about 15 to 20 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Children's Advil and Meloxicam?

Children's Advil contains Ibuprofen, while Meloxicam 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.