FLECTOR vs LODINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. FLECTOR and LODINE 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	LODINE
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$146.33 /30	~$22.58 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE	ETODOLAC
Manufacturer	Ibsa	Wyeth Pharms Inc
Dosage forms	System	Tablet, Capsule
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 6.4 hours (roughly 6 to 8 hours; label reports a mean terminal half-life of 6.4 hours with 22% coefficient of variation)
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Pain

flector lodine

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$146.33 /30

~$22.58 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

ETODOLAC

Manufacturer

Ibsa

Wyeth Pharms Inc

Dosage forms

System

Tablet, Capsule

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

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Pain

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Flector or Lodine?

Lodine 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 Flector and Lodine?

Flector contains Diclofenac Epolamine, while Lodine contains Etodolac — 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.