FLECTOR vs INDOMETHACIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. FLECTOR and INDOMETHACIN 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	FLECTOR	INDOMETHACIN
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$146.33 /30	~$4.06 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE	INDOMETHACIN
Manufacturer	Ibsa	Rising
Dosage forms	System	Capsule, Capsule, extended release, Suppository
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	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 4.5 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus

flector indomethacin

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$146.33 /30

~$4.06 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

INDOMETHACIN

Manufacturer

Ibsa

Rising

Dosage forms

System

Capsule, Capsule, extended release, Suppository

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

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 4.5 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Flector or Indomethacin?

Flector and Indomethacin are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Flector or Indomethacin?

Indomethacin costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $4.06 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 Flector and Indomethacin?

Flector contains Diclofenac Epolamine, while Indomethacin contains Indomethacin — 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.