DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM vs ZIPSOR
Independent side-by-side comparison.
Rating
New
New
Pharmacy pays
$0.36 /mL
$0.36 /mL
Type
RX
RX
Active ingredient
DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM
DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM
Manufacturer
Dosage forms
Capsule, Powder, Tablet
Capsule
Drug class
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
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)
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
Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Diclofenac Potassium or Zipsor?
Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.36 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.
What is the difference between Diclofenac Potassium and Zipsor?
Both Diclofenac Potassium and Zipsor share the active ingredient Diclofenac Potassium.
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.