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Diclofenac vs Ibuprofen

Compare Diclofenac and Ibuprofen side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

DiclofenacIbuprofen
Drug classNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory DrugNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Used to treatAnkylosing spondylitis, Dysmenorrhea, Inflammation, Juvenile arthritis, Keratosis, Osteoarthritis, Photophobia, Rheumatoid arthritisAnkylosing spondylitis, Bursitis, Dysmenorrhea, Fever, Gout, Inflammation, Juvenile arthritis, Menorrhagia, Osteoarthritis, Postoperative pain, Premenstrual syndrome, Rheumatoid arthritis
Generic priceFrom $0.062 each, about $1.86 for 30 (75 mg tablet (Sod DR)); other forms from $0.081 per gram (1% gel)From $0.033 each, about $0.99 for 30 (200 mg caplet); other forms from $0.032 per mL (100 mg/5 mL suspension)
Brand priceNo brand price listedNo brand price listed
Generic savingsNot listedNot listed