ANSAID vs FLECTOR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ANSAID 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	ANSAID	FLECTOR
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$3.32 /mL	~$146.33 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	FLURBIPROFEN	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE
Manufacturer	Pharmacia and Upjohn	Ibsa
Dosage forms	Tablet	System
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	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, Inflammation, Macular Edema	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

ansaid flector

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$3.32 /mL

~$146.33 /30

Type

Active ingredient

FLURBIPROFEN

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

Manufacturer

Pharmacia and Upjohn

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, Inflammation, Macular Edema

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Ansaid and Flector?

Ansaid contains Flurbiprofen, 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.