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Ibuprofen vs Meloxicam

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

IbuprofenMeloxicam
Drug classNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory DrugNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Used to treatAnkylosing spondylitis, Bursitis, Dysmenorrhea, Fever, Gout, Inflammation, Juvenile arthritis, Menorrhagia, Osteoarthritis, Postoperative pain, Premenstrual syndrome, Rheumatoid arthritisOsteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Generic priceFrom $0.033 each, about $0.99 for 30 (200 mg caplet); other forms from $0.032 per mL (100 mg/5 mL suspension)From $0.017 each, about $0.50 for 30 (7.5 mg tablet)
Brand priceNo brand price listedNo brand price listed
Generic savingsNot listedNot listed