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Could my 5 month old get diarrhea from pediacare infant fever reducer?
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Unlikely to happen: More likely a result of whatever caused the fever you treated with the med.
Answered 9/19/2015
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Illness: When an infant is ill, their stool frequency and consistency can change. This should get better in a few days. Withholding acetaminophen or ibuprofen is also an option, but this is not likely the cause of the diarrhea.
Answered 9/19/2015
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