MELOXICAM vs NAPROXEN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. MELOXICAM and NAPROXEN 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	MELOXICAM	NAPROXEN
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.56 /30	$0.06 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	MELOXICAM	NAPROXEN
Manufacturer	CR Double Crane	Hikma
Dosage forms	Capsule, Suspension, Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 15 to 20 hours	about 12 to 17 hours
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

meloxicam naproxen

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.56 /30

$0.06 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

MELOXICAM

NAPROXEN

Manufacturer

CR Double Crane

Hikma

Dosage forms

Capsule, Suspension, Tablet

Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 15 to 20 hours

about 12 to 17 hours

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Meloxicam and Naproxen?

Meloxicam contains Meloxicam, while Naproxen contains Naproxen — 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.