ETODOLAC vs FLECTOR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ETODOLAC 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	ETODOLAC	FLECTOR
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$22.58 /30	~$146.33 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ETODOLAC	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE
Manufacturer	Ivax Sub Teva Pharms	Ibsa
Dosage forms	Capsule, Tablet, Tablet, extended release	System
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 6.4 hours (roughly 6 to 8 hours; label reports a mean terminal half-life of 6.4 hours with 22% 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	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Pain	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

etodolac flector

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$22.58 /30

~$146.33 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ETODOLAC

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

Manufacturer

Ivax Sub Teva Pharms

Ibsa

Dosage forms

Capsule, Tablet, Tablet, extended release

System

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 6.4 hours (roughly 6 to 8 hours; label reports a mean terminal half-life of 6.4 hours with 22% 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

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Pain

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Etodolac or Flector?

Etodolac costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $22.58 vs $146.33 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Etodolac and Flector?

Etodolac contains Etodolac, 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.