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Meloxicam vs Naproxen

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

MeloxicamNaproxen
Drug classNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory DrugNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Used to treatOsteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritisAnkylosing spondylitis, Back pain, Bursitis, Common cold, Dysmenorrhea, Fever, Gout, Headache, Inflammation, Juvenile arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Toothache
Generic priceFrom $0.017 each, about $0.50 for 30 (7.5 mg tablet)From $0.044 each, about $1.31 for 30 (250 mg tablet); other forms from $0.20 per mL (125 mg/5 mL suspen)
Brand priceNo brand price listedNo brand price listed
Generic savingsNot listedNot listed