FLECTOR vs VIOXX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 10, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. FLECTOR and VIOXX 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	VIOXX
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$145.51 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE	ROFECOXIB
Manufacturer	Ibsa	Merck
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	Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis

flector vioxx

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$145.51 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

ROFECOXIB

Manufacturer

Ibsa

Merck

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

Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Flector or Vioxx?

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

What is the difference between Flector and Vioxx?

Flector contains Diclofenac Epolamine, while Vioxx contains Rofecoxib — 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.