Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce fever and inflammation and
relieve pain. Examples of NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen, and
naproxen. Be sure to follow the nonprescription medicine
precautions. Always take these medicines exactly as prescribed
or according to the label. Ibuprofen (such as Motrin or Advil) -
Adults: The initial dose is 400 mg. Follow-up doses are 200 mg
to 400 mg every 4 hours as needed, up to a maximum of 4 doses in
a 24-hour period. - Children: Check with your child's doctor if
your child is less than 6 months old or less than 12 pounds.
Dosages are based on the child's weight. Give follow-up doses
every 6 hours as needed, up to a maximum of 4 doses in a 24-hour
period. - Talk to your doctor before you give medicine to reduce
a fever in a baby who is 3 months of age or younger. This is to
make sure a young baby's fever is not a sign of a serious
illness. The exception is if your baby has just had an
immunization. Fevers somet