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Diflunisal, sold under the brand name Dolobid among others, is an nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. Specifically it is used for mild to moderate pain. Onset is within an hour with duration of effects of up to 12 hours. It is taken by mouth.

Common side effects include nausea, upset stomach, tiredness, ringing in the ears, and rash. Severe side effects may include heart problems, high blood pressure, swelling, kidney problems, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Use in the later part of pregnancy may harm the baby. It is a derivative of salicylic acid.

Diflunisal was developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme in 1971, and came into medical use in the United States in 1982. It is available as a generic medication. In the United States 60 tabs of 500 mg costs about 33 USD as of 2021.