CATAFLAM vs CLINORIL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CATAFLAM and CLINORIL 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	CATAFLAM	CLINORIL
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.36 /mL	~$6.27 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM	SULINDAC
Manufacturer	Novartis	Merck
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
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	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Inflammation

cataflam clinoril

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.36 /mL

~$6.27 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM

SULINDAC

Manufacturer

Novartis

Merck

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

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)

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Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Inflammation

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cataflam or Clinoril?

Cataflam and Clinoril are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Cataflam and Clinoril?

Cataflam contains Diclofenac Potassium, while Clinoril contains Sulindac — 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.