CLINORIL vs DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CLINORIL and DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM 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	CLINORIL	DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$6.27 /30	$0.36 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SULINDAC	DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM
Manufacturer	Merck	Rk Pharma
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule, Powder, Tablet
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, Bursitis, Inflammation	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

clinoril diclofenac potassium

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$6.27 /30

$0.36 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

SULINDAC

DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM

Manufacturer

Merck

Rk Pharma

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule, Powder, Tablet

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, Bursitis, Inflammation

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Clinoril and Diclofenac Potassium?

Clinoril contains Sulindac, while Diclofenac Potassium contains Diclofenac Potassium — 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.