Question
Can an 11-month-old baby use acetaminophen oral suspension?
Answer
There is no strict time requirement for using acetaminophen oral suspension; as long as the baby does not spit out the medication after taking it, it will be effective. Fever reducers typically start to work within half an hour, even 10 minutes, so if you’re not sure, you can give the baby another dose after about half an hour. If the baby is very hungry, it’s okay to feed them a few minutes later, but it’s best to avoid the baby spitting out the medication after taking it.