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CHILDREN'S ELIXSURE vs JUNIOR STRENGTH ADVIL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Rating

New
72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL
$0.04 /mL

Type

RX
OTC

Active ingredient

IBUPROFEN
IBUPROFEN

Dosage forms

Suspension
Tablet, chewable, Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None
None

Half-life

about 1.8 to 2.0 hours
about 1.8 to 2.0 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis
Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis

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Where to buy

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Children's Elixsure or Junior Strength Advil?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.04 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Children's Elixsure and Junior Strength Advil?

Both Children's Elixsure and Junior Strength Advil share the active ingredient Ibuprofen, but Children's Elixsure is sold as RX and Junior Strength Advil as OTC.

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.