LICART vs NABUMETONE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. LICART and NABUMETONE 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	LICART	NABUMETONE
Rating	New	68/100
Pharmacy pays	~$146.33 /30	~$4.00 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE	NABUMETONE
Manufacturer	Ibsa Inst Bio	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
Dosage forms	System	Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	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	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammation, Osteoarthritis

licart nabumetone

Rating

New

68/100

Pharmacy pays

~$146.33 /30

~$4.00 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

NABUMETONE

Manufacturer

Ibsa Inst Bio

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Dosage forms

System

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

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammation, Osteoarthritis

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Licart or Nabumetone?

Nabumetone costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $4.00 vs $146.33 for a 30-count supply, 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 Licart and Nabumetone?

Licart contains Diclofenac Epolamine, while Nabumetone contains Nabumetone — 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.