VOLTAREN vs VOLTAREN-XR
Independent side-by-side comparison.
Rating
70/100
70/100
Pharmacy pays
$0.36 /mL
$0.36 /mL
Type
RX
RX
Active ingredient
DICLOFENAC SODIUM
DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Dosage forms
Tablet, delayed release
Tablet, extended release
Drug class
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning
None
None
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 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, Dysmenorrhea
Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea
Frequently asked questions
Which is better-rated, Voltaren or Voltaren-XR?
Voltaren and Voltaren-XR are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.
Which is cheaper, Voltaren or Voltaren-XR?
Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.36 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.
What is the difference between Voltaren and Voltaren-XR?
Both Voltaren and Voltaren-XR share the active ingredient Diclofenac Sodium.
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.