ACTRON vs FLECTOR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 16, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACTRON and FLECTOR are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ACTRON	FLECTOR
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$193.86 /30	~$146.33 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOPROFEN	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE
Manufacturer	Bayer Pharms	Ibsa
Dosage forms	Tablet	System
Drug class	—	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
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)
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

actron flector

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$193.86 /30

~$146.33 /30

Type

Active ingredient

KETOPROFEN

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

Manufacturer

Bayer Pharms

Ibsa

Dosage forms

Tablet

System

Drug class

—

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

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)

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Actron or Flector?

Flector costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $146.33 vs $193.86 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Actron and Flector?

Actron contains Ketoprofen, while Flector contains Diclofenac Epolamine — they have different active ingredients.

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.