ALEVE vs FLECTOR
Independent side-by-side comparison.
Rating
New
72/100
Pharmacy pays
$0.06 /mL
~$146.33 /30
Type
OTC
RX
Active ingredient
NAPROXEN SODIUM
DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE
Manufacturer
Dosage forms
Capsule, Tablet
System
Drug class
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning
None
Half-life
about 12 to 17 hours
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
Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain
Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea
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Where to buy
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Aleve and Flector?
Aleve contains Naproxen Sodium, 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.