CLINORIL vs DICLOFENAC SODIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CLINORIL and DICLOFENAC SODIUM 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 SODIUM
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$6.27 /30	$0.36 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SULINDAC	DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Manufacturer	Merck	Amneal
Dosage forms	Tablet	Solution, Drops, Topical, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, Kit
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 sodium

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$6.27 /30

$0.36 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

SULINDAC

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

Manufacturer

Merck

Amneal

Dosage forms

Tablet

Solution, Drops, Topical, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, Kit

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

Which is better-rated, Clinoril or Diclofenac Sodium?

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

What is the difference between Clinoril and Diclofenac Sodium?

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