Children’s Tylenol Plus Cough & Sore Throat Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Acetaminophen 160mg, dextromethorphan HBr 5mg; per 5mL; liq; cherry flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Analgesic + antitussive.
How Supplied
Liq—4oz
Manufacturer
Children’s Tylenol Plus Cough & Sore Throat Indications
Indications
Cough, sore throat, fever, headache, minor aches and pains.
Children’s Tylenol Plus Cough & Sore Throat Dosage and Administration
Children
<4yrs (<36lbs): do not use. 4–5yrs (36–47lbs): 5mL. 6–11yrs (48-95lbs): 10mL. Repeat every 4 hours as needed; max 5 doses/24 hours.
Children’s Tylenol Plus Cough & Sore Throat Contraindications
Contraindications
Children <4yrs old (<36lbs). During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant other acetaminophen products.
Children’s Tylenol Plus Cough & Sore Throat Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Children’s Tylenol Plus Cough & Sore Throat Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hepatic dysfunction. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders.
Children’s Tylenol Plus Cough & Sore Throat Pharmacokinetics
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Children’s Tylenol Plus Cough & Sore Throat Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs.
Children’s Tylenol Plus Cough & Sore Throat Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hepatotoxicity (overdosage).
Children’s Tylenol Plus Cough & Sore Throat Clinical Trials
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Children’s Tylenol Plus Cough & Sore Throat Note
Not Applicable
Children’s Tylenol Plus Cough & Sore Throat Patient Counseling
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