VIVLODEX vs VOLTAREN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. VIVLODEX and VOLTAREN 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	VIVLODEX	VOLTAREN
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.56 /30	$0.36 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	MELOXICAM	DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Manufacturer	Iceutica Operations	Novartis
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet, delayed release
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

vivlodex voltaren

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.56 /30

$0.36 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

MELOXICAM

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

Manufacturer

Iceutica Operations

Novartis

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet, delayed release

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 Vivlodex and Voltaren?

Vivlodex contains Meloxicam, 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.