FLECTOR vs SULINDAC

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 11, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. FLECTOR and SULINDAC 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	SULINDAC
Rating	72/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$146.33 /30	~$6.27 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE	SULINDAC
Manufacturer	Ibsa	Sun Pharm Industries
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)	—
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Inflammation

flector sulindac

Rating

72/100

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$146.33 /30

~$6.27 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

SULINDAC

Manufacturer

Ibsa

Sun Pharm Industries

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)

—

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Inflammation

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Flector or Sulindac?

By our independent rating, Flector scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Sulindac. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Flector or Sulindac?

Sulindac costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $6.27 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 Sulindac?

Flector contains Diclofenac Epolamine, while Sulindac contains Sulindac — 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.