MOTRIN IB vs VOLTAREN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	MOTRIN IB	VOLTAREN
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	$0.36 /mL
Type	OTC	RX
Active ingredient	IBUPROFEN	DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Manufacturer	Kenvue Brands	Novartis
Dosage forms	Capsule, Tablet	Tablet, delayed release
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 1.8 to 2.0 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	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

motrin ib voltaren

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

$0.36 /mL

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

IBUPROFEN

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

Manufacturer

Kenvue Brands

Novartis

Dosage forms

Capsule, Tablet

Tablet, delayed release

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 1.8 to 2.0 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

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Motrin Ib or Voltaren?

Motrin Ib and Voltaren are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Motrin Ib or Voltaren?

Motrin Ib costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.04 vs $0.36 per ml, 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 Motrin Ib and Voltaren?

Motrin Ib contains Ibuprofen, while Voltaren 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.