DICLOFENAC SODIUM vs FLECTOR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. DICLOFENAC SODIUM 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	DICLOFENAC SODIUM	FLECTOR
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.36 /mL	~$146.33 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC SODIUM	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE
Manufacturer	Amneal	Ibsa
Dosage forms	Solution, Drops, Topical, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, Kit	System
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	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)	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	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

diclofenac sodium flector

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.36 /mL

~$146.33 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

Manufacturer

Amneal

Ibsa

Dosage forms

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

System

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

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

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Diclofenac Sodium or Flector?

By our independent rating, Flector scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Diclofenac Sodium. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Diclofenac Sodium and Flector?

Diclofenac Sodium contains Diclofenac 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.