Ibuprofen Use in Young Children Ibuprofen (such as Advil or
Motrin) is a Reference nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
(NSAID) Opens New Window that is used to relieve pain and reduce
fever and Reference inflammation Opens New Window. If your child
is allergic to aspirin, do not give him or her ibuprofen. Be
sure to follow these medicine precautions: - Follow all
instructions on the label. If you give medicine to your baby,
follow your doctor's advice about what amount to give. - For
children younger than 6 months of age, follow what your doctor
has told you about the amount to give. - 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 sometimes occur
as a reaction to immunizations. After immunizations, you can
give your baby medicine to reduce a fever. - Ibuprofen comes in
liquid, tablets, caplets, or concentr