VOLTAREN ARTHRITIS PAIN vs XIFYRM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	VOLTAREN ARTHRITIS PAIN	XIFYRM
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.36 /mL	~$0.56 /30
Type	OTC	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC SODIUM	MELOXICAM
Manufacturer	Haleon US Holdings	Azurity
Dosage forms	Topical, Kit	Injectable
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
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 15 to 20 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

voltaren arthritis pain xifyrm

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.36 /mL

~$0.56 /30

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

MELOXICAM

Manufacturer

Haleon US Holdings

Azurity

Dosage forms

Topical, Kit

Injectable

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

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 15 to 20 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Voltaren Arthritis Pain or Xifyrm?

By our independent rating, Voltaren Arthritis Pain scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Xifyrm. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Voltaren Arthritis Pain and Xifyrm?

Voltaren Arthritis Pain contains Diclofenac Sodium, while Xifyrm contains Meloxicam — 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.