8-HOUR BAYER vs MOTRIN IB

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	8-HOUR BAYER	MOTRIN IB
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.78 /30	$0.04 /mL
Type	RX	OTC
Active ingredient	ASPIRIN	IBUPROFEN
Manufacturer	Bayer Pharms	Kenvue Brands
Dosage forms	Tablet, extended release	Capsule, 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	about 1.8 to 2.0 hours
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fever, Gout	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

8-hour bayer motrin ib

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.78 /30

$0.04 /mL

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

ASPIRIN

IBUPROFEN

Manufacturer

Bayer Pharms

Kenvue Brands

Dosage forms

Tablet, extended release

Capsule, 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

about 1.8 to 2.0 hours

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fever, Gout

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 8-Hour Bayer and Motrin Ib?

8-Hour Bayer contains Aspirin, while Motrin Ib 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.