FLECTOR vs NAPROXEN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. FLECTOR and NAPROXEN 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	NAPROXEN
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$146.33 /30	$0.06 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE	NAPROXEN
Manufacturer	Ibsa	Hikma
Dosage forms	System	Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	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)	about 12 to 17 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

flector naproxen

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$146.33 /30

$0.06 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

NAPROXEN

Manufacturer

Ibsa

Hikma

Dosage forms

System

Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

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)

about 12 to 17 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Flector or Naproxen?

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

What is the difference between Flector and Naproxen?

Flector contains Diclofenac Epolamine, while Naproxen contains Naproxen — 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.