FELDENE vs FLECTOR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 15, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. FELDENE 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	FELDENE	FLECTOR
Rating	64/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$5.35 /30	~$146.33 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PIROXICAM	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE
Manufacturer	Pfizer	Ibsa
Dosage forms	Capsule	System
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, Inflammation, Osteoarthritis	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

feldene flector

Rating

64/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$5.35 /30

~$146.33 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PIROXICAM

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

Manufacturer

Pfizer

Ibsa

Dosage forms

Capsule

System

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, Inflammation, Osteoarthritis

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Feldene or Flector?

By our independent rating, Flector scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Feldene. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Feldene or Flector?

Feldene costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $5.35 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 Feldene and Flector?

Feldene contains Piroxicam, 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.