FLECTOR vs PIROXICAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 15, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. FLECTOR and PIROXICAM 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	PIROXICAM
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$146.33 /30	~$5.35 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE	PIROXICAM
Manufacturer	Ibsa	Unichem
Dosage forms	System	Capsule
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)	—
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammation, Osteoarthritis

flector piroxicam

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$146.33 /30

~$5.35 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

PIROXICAM

Manufacturer

Ibsa

Unichem

Dosage forms

System

Capsule

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)

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Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammation, Osteoarthritis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Flector or Piroxicam?

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

Which is cheaper, Flector or Piroxicam?

Piroxicam costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $5.35 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 Piroxicam?

Flector contains Diclofenac Epolamine, while Piroxicam contains Piroxicam — 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.