FLECTOR vs MOBIC

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. FLECTOR and MOBIC 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	MOBIC
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$146.33 /30	~$0.56 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE	MELOXICAM
Manufacturer	Ibsa	Boehringer Ingelheim
Dosage forms	System	Tablet
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 15 to 20 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

flector mobic

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$146.33 /30

~$0.56 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

MELOXICAM

Manufacturer

Ibsa

Boehringer Ingelheim

Dosage forms

System

Tablet

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 15 to 20 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Flector or Mobic?

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

Which is cheaper, Flector or Mobic?

Mobic costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.56 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 Mobic?

Flector contains Diclofenac Epolamine, while Mobic contains Meloxicam — 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.