when should you not give ibuprofen for kids
Ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to relieve pain and reduce fever and inflammation. If your child is allergic to aspirin, do not give him or her ibuprofen.Be sure to follow these medicine precautions: 1  Follow all instructions on the label. 2  If you give medicine to your baby, follow your doctor's advice about what amount to give. Studies have not shown any more benefit from alternating these medicines. 2  If you are giving your child ibuprofen for fever or pain, don't also give your child a cold or flu medicine that contains acetaminophen or ibuprofen.