Children's Tylenol Suspension: Package Insert / Prescribing Info
Package insert / product label
Generic name: acetaminophen
Dosage form: oral suspension
Drug class: Miscellaneous analgesics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 24, 2025.
Indications and Usage for Children's Tylenol Suspension
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
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.
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.
Children's Tylenol Suspension Dosage and Administration
- 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
- find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
- use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
- if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
- do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
- do not give for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor
| Weight (lb) | Age (yr) | Dose (tsp or mL) |
|---|---|---|
| under 24 | under 2 years | ask a doctor |
| 24-35 | 2-3 years | 1 tsp or 5 mL |
| 36-47 | 4-5 years | 1 ½ tsp or 7.5 mL |
| 48-59 | 6-8 years | 2 tsp or 10 mL |
| 60-71 | 9-10 years | 2 ½ tsp or 12.5 mL |
| 72-95 | 11 years | 3 tsp or 15 mL |
Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
Storage and Handling
- each teaspoon contains: sodium 2 mg
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- do not use if neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted with "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing
- see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
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| Labeler - McNeil Consumer Healthcare Div McNeil-PPC, Inc (878046358) |
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