Can an 11-month-old baby take fever-reducing medication on an empty stomach?
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My baby has a fever recently. Can I give the fever-reducing medicine on an empty stomach?
It is not recommended to give fever-reducing medication to an 11-month-old baby on an empty stomach, as such medication can affect the baby's digestive system, potentially causing indigestion. Moreover, since the baby's gastrointestinal function has not yet fully matured, taking fever-reducing drugs on an empty stomach may easily lead to diarrhea. Giving these medications when the stomach is empty can also impair nutrient absorption, negatively affecting the baby's growth and development, as well as weakening their immune system. Administering fever-reducing medicine to an 11-month-old on an empty stomach is unsafe. Parents should give the medication after the baby has eaten, to ensure the digestive system functions properly and to minimize adverse effects of the drug on the baby's body. Always administer medication under the guidance of a doctor.