FLECTOR vs VEXOL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. FLECTOR and VEXOL 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	VEXOL
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$146.33 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE	RIMEXOLONE
Manufacturer	Ibsa	Harrow Eye
Dosage forms	System	Drops
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	Inflammation, Anterior Uveitis

flector vexol

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$146.33 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

RIMEXOLONE

Manufacturer

Ibsa

Harrow Eye

Dosage forms

System

Drops

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

Inflammation, Anterior Uveitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Flector or Vexol?

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

What is the difference between Flector and Vexol?

Flector contains Diclofenac Epolamine, while Vexol contains Rimexolone — 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.