CHILDREN'S ADVIL vs INDOCIN SR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CHILDREN'S ADVIL and INDOCIN SR 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	CHILDREN'S ADVIL	INDOCIN SR
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	~$4.06 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	IBUPROFEN	INDOMETHACIN
Manufacturer	Haleon US Holdings	Zyla
Dosage forms	Suspension, Tablet, chewable	Capsule, extended release
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 1.8 to 2.0 hours	about 4.5 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus

children's advil indocin sr

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

~$4.06 /30

Type

Active ingredient

IBUPROFEN

INDOMETHACIN

Manufacturer

Haleon US Holdings

Zyla

Dosage forms

Suspension, Tablet, chewable

Capsule, extended release

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 1.8 to 2.0 hours

about 4.5 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Children's Advil and Indocin SR?

Children's Advil contains Ibuprofen, while Indocin SR contains Indomethacin — 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.