Fever WHAT TO DOTreatment optionsMedicationsAcetaminophen by mouth: works well for common fever, can be given every 4 hours as neededAcetaminophen suppository: available OTC, when child cannot tolerate by mouthIbuprofen: works better and longer for high fevers given every 6-8 hoursDo not give Ibuprofen to an infant less than 6 months old Acetaminophen Dosage Chart Ibuprofen Dosage Chart