MOBIC vs PENNSAID

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. MOBIC and PENNSAID 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	MOBIC	PENNSAID
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$0.56 /30	$0.36 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	MELOXICAM	DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Manufacturer	Boehringer Ingelheim	Horizon
Dosage forms	Tablet	Solution
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 15 to 20 hours	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	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

mobic pennsaid

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$0.56 /30

$0.36 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

MELOXICAM

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

Manufacturer

Boehringer Ingelheim

Horizon

Dosage forms

Tablet

Solution

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 15 to 20 hours

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

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Mobic and Pennsaid?

Mobic contains Meloxicam, while Pennsaid contains Diclofenac 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.