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Childrens Tylenol

McNeil Consumer Healthcare Div. McNeil-PPC, Inc

Children's TYLENOL

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Active ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoonful)
Purpose
Childrens Tylenol Uses
Warnings
Directions
Childrens Tylenol Other information
Inactive ingredients
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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoonful)

Acetaminophen 160 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

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.
if needed, 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)or as directed by a doctor
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.