8-HOUR BAYER vs CHILDREN'S ELIXSURE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. 8-HOUR BAYER and CHILDREN'S ELIXSURE 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	8-HOUR BAYER	CHILDREN'S ELIXSURE
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$0.78 /30	$0.04 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ASPIRIN	IBUPROFEN
Manufacturer	Bayer Pharms	Moberg Pharma North
Dosage forms	Tablet, extended release	Suspension
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself	about 1.8 to 2.0 hours
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fever, Gout	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

8-hour bayer children's elixsure

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$0.78 /30

$0.04 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

ASPIRIN

IBUPROFEN

Manufacturer

Bayer Pharms

Moberg Pharma North

Dosage forms

Tablet, extended release

Suspension

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself

about 1.8 to 2.0 hours

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fever, Gout

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 8-Hour Bayer and Children's Elixsure?

8-Hour Bayer contains Aspirin, while Children's Elixsure contains Ibuprofen — 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.