 [ Symptoms ] how do i take infant is advil [ Disease ] read and follow all directions on the product package before using this medication if you have any questions ask your doctor or pharmacist take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor or the package label usually every 6 to 8 hours as needed shake the bottle well before each dose carefully measure the dose using the provided droppersyringe do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose if you have stomach upset while taking this medication take it with food or milk the dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment to reduce your risk of stomach bleeding and other side effects take this medication at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time do not increase your dose or take this drug more often than directed by your doctor or the package label when ibuprofen is used by children the dose is based on the child is weight read the package directions to find the proper dose for your child is weight consult the pharmacist or doctor if you have questions or if you need help choosing a nonprescription product if you are using this drug as needed not on a regular schedule remember that pain medications work best if they are used as the first signs of pain occur if you wait until the pain has worsened the medication may not work as well if your condition persists or worsens or if you think you may have a serious medical problem get medical help right away if you are using the nonprescription product to treat yourself or a child for fever or pain consult the doctor right away if fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days or if pain worsens or lasts more than 10 days