FLECTOR vs NEXCEDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. FLECTOR and NEXCEDE 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	NEXCEDE
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$146.33 /30	~$193.86 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE	KETOPROFEN
Manufacturer	Ibsa	Novartis
Dosage forms	System	Film
Drug class	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)	—
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis

flector nexcede

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$146.33 /30

~$193.86 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

KETOPROFEN

Manufacturer

Ibsa

Novartis

Dosage forms

System

Film

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)

—

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Flector or Nexcede?

By our independent rating, Flector scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Nexcede. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Flector or Nexcede?

Flector costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $146.33 vs $193.86 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 Nexcede?

Flector contains Diclofenac Epolamine, while Nexcede contains Ketoprofen — 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.