FLECTOR vs RIMADYL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. FLECTOR and RIMADYL 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	RIMADYL
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$146.33 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE	CARPROFEN
Manufacturer	Ibsa	Roche
Dosage forms	System	Tablet
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	Osteoarthritis

flector rimadyl

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$146.33 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

CARPROFEN

Manufacturer

Ibsa

Roche

Dosage forms

System

Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

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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

Osteoarthritis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Flector and Rimadyl?

Flector contains Diclofenac Epolamine, while Rimadyl contains Carprofen — 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.