FLECTOR vs PROLENSA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. FLECTOR and PROLENSA 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	PROLENSA
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$146.33 /30	$14.72 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE	BROMFENAC SODIUM
Manufacturer	Ibsa	Bausch and Lomb
Dosage forms	System	Drops
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)	—
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea	Inflammation, Postoperative Pain, Eye Pain

flector prolensa

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$146.33 /30

$14.72 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

BROMFENAC SODIUM

Manufacturer

Ibsa

Bausch and Lomb

Dosage forms

System

Drops

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)

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Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Inflammation, Postoperative Pain, Eye Pain

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Flector and Prolensa?

Flector contains Diclofenac Epolamine, while Prolensa contains Bromfenac Sodium — 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.