8-HOUR BAYER vs NAPROXEN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. 8-HOUR BAYER and NAPROXEN 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	NAPROXEN
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.78 /30	$0.06 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ASPIRIN	NAPROXEN
Manufacturer	Bayer Pharms	Hikma
Dosage forms	Tablet, extended release	Tablet
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 12 to 17 hours
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fever, Gout	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

8-hour bayer naproxen

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.78 /30

$0.06 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

ASPIRIN

NAPROXEN

Manufacturer

Bayer Pharms

Hikma

Dosage forms

Tablet, extended release

Tablet

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 12 to 17 hours

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fever, Gout

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

Frequently asked questions

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

8-Hour Bayer contains Aspirin, while Naproxen contains Naproxen — 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.