Comparing Cataflam vs Relafen
| Cataflam (diclofenac) | Relafen (nabumetone) |
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| Cataflam (diclofenac) | Relafen (nabumetone) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Back Pain, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Frozen Shoulder, Aseptic Necrosis, Spondyloarthritis, Pain, Muscle Pain, Osteoarthritis, Period Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sciatica. Cataflam may... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis. Relafen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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| More about Cataflam (diclofenac) | More about Relafen (nabumetone) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Cataflam has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 50 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Relafen has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 38 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Cataflam side effects |
View all Relafen side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
| Lower cost generic approved |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other diclofenac brands include: Cambia, Lofena, Voltaren, Xiclo, Zipsor, Zorvolex | Other nabumetone brands include: Relafen DS | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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1.8 hours |
24 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 442 drugs are known to interact with Cataflam:
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A total of 404 drugs are known to interact with Relafen:
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| First Approval Date | ||
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November 24, 1993 |
December 24, 1991 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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