8-HOUR BAYER vs CLINORIL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. 8-HOUR BAYER and CLINORIL 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	CLINORIL
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.78 /30	~$6.27 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ASPIRIN	SULINDAC
Manufacturer	Bayer Pharms	Merck
Dosage forms	Tablet, extended release	Tablet
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	—
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fever, Gout	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Inflammation

8-hour bayer clinoril

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.78 /30

~$6.27 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ASPIRIN

SULINDAC

Manufacturer

Bayer Pharms

Merck

Dosage forms

Tablet, extended release

Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

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

—

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fever, Gout

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Inflammation

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, 8-Hour Bayer or Clinoril?

8-Hour Bayer costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.78 vs $6.27 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between 8-Hour Bayer and Clinoril?

8-Hour Bayer contains Aspirin, while Clinoril contains Sulindac — 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.