8-HOUR BAYER vs FLECTOR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. 8-HOUR BAYER and FLECTOR 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	FLECTOR
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.78 /30	~$146.33 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ASPIRIN	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE
Manufacturer	Bayer Pharms	Ibsa
Dosage forms	Tablet, extended release	System
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself	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	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fever, Gout	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

8-hour bayer flector

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.78 /30

~$146.33 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ASPIRIN

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

Manufacturer

Bayer Pharms

Ibsa

Dosage forms

Tablet, extended release

System

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

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

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

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fever, Gout

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, 8-Hour Bayer or Flector?

8-Hour Bayer costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.78 vs $146.33 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 Flector?

8-Hour Bayer contains Aspirin, while Flector contains Diclofenac Epolamine — 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.