Childrens TYLENOL
McNeil Consumer Healthcare Div. McNeil-PPC, Inc
Children's TYLENOL
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoonful)
- Purpose
- Childrens TYLENOL Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Childrens TYLENOL Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoonful)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Childrens TYLENOL Uses
temporarily:
- reduces fever
- relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- the common cold
- flu
- headache
- sore throat
- toothache
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes
- more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
Sore throat warning
if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- if your child is allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product
Ask a doctor before use if your child has liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product do not exceed recommended dose (see overdose warning)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- new symptoms occur
- redness or swelling is present
These could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning
Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
- do not give more than directed (see overdose warning)
- shake well before using
- mL = milliliter; tsp = teaspoonful
- find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
- remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child's dose into the dosing cup
- repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
- do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
Weight (lb) | Age (yr) | Dose (mL or tsp) |
---|---|---|
under 24 | under 2 years | ask a doctor |
24-35 | 2-3 years | 5 mL (1 tsp) |
36-47 | 4-5 years | 7.5 mL (1½ tsp) |
48-59 | 6-8 years | 10 mL (2 tsp) |
60-71 | 9-10 years | 12.5 mL (2½ tsp) |
72-95 | 11 years | 15 mL (3 tsp) |
Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
Childrens TYLENOL Other information
- each 5 mL (1 tsp) contains: sodium 2 mg
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- do not use if carton is opened or if carton tape or bottle wrap imprinted "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing
- see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, butylparaben, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum
Questions or comments?
call 1-877-895-3665
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NDC 50580-123-50
Children's
TYLENOL
®
Acetaminophen
Oral Suspension
Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer
PAIN & FEVER
Ages 2-11
Ibuprofen Free
Alcohol Free
Aspirin Free
Cherry
Blast
FLAVOR
4 fl oz (120 ml)
160 mg per 5 ml
Childrens TYLENOLacetaminophen SUSPENSION
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