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DYLOJECT vs PENNSAID

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Rating

New
New

Pharmacy pays

$0.36 /mL
$0.36 /mL

Type

RX
RX

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC SODIUM
DICLOFENAC SODIUM

Dosage forms

Solution
Solution

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)
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

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Dyloject or Pennsaid?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.36 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Dyloject and Pennsaid?

Both Dyloject and Pennsaid share the active ingredient Diclofenac Sodium.

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.