CHILDREN'S ELIXSURE vs INDOMETHACIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CHILDREN'S ELIXSURE and INDOMETHACIN 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 ELIXSURE	INDOMETHACIN
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	~$4.06 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	IBUPROFEN	INDOMETHACIN
Manufacturer	Moberg Pharma North	Rising
Dosage forms	Suspension	Capsule, Capsule, extended release, Suppository
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 elixsure indomethacin

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

~$4.06 /30

Type

Active ingredient

IBUPROFEN

INDOMETHACIN

Manufacturer

Moberg Pharma North

Rising

Dosage forms

Suspension

Capsule, Capsule, extended release, Suppository

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 Elixsure and Indomethacin?

Children's Elixsure contains Ibuprofen, while Indomethacin 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.