LICART vs RUFEN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. LICART and RUFEN 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	RUFEN
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$146.33 /30	$0.04 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE	IBUPROFEN
Manufacturer	Ibsa Inst Bio	Basf
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)	about 1.8 to 2.0 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

licart rufen

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$146.33 /30

$0.04 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

IBUPROFEN

Manufacturer

Ibsa Inst Bio

Basf

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)

about 1.8 to 2.0 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Licart and Rufen?

Licart contains Diclofenac Epolamine, while Rufen contains Ibuprofen — 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.