When it comes to reducing fever or relieving pain in children, TYLENOL^® is the brand recommended most by pediatricians.  Children’s TYLENOL^® works differently than other pain and fever medicines.  It also won’t upset little stomachs.

 For Children ages 2 to 11 years.

Uses:

temporarily:

• reduces fever
• relieves minor aches and pains due to:
• the common cold
• flu
• headache
• sore throat
• toothache

Active ingredient:
Acetaminophen 160 mg in each 5 mL (5 mL = 1 teaspoonful)

Purpose:
Pain reliever/fever reducer

Inactive ingredients:
Cherry Blast
anhydrous citric acid, butylparaben, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum

Directions:

• this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
• do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
• shake well before using
• mL = milliliter; tsp = teaspoonful
• find the 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

*or as directed by a doctor

Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.

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

Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

• skin reddening
• blisters
• rash

If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

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: 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.