Children’s Tylenol Plus Multi-symptom Cold

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  • Cough and cold

Children’s Tylenol Plus Multi-symptom Cold Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Acetaminophen 160mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 1mg, dextromethorphan HBr 5mg, phenylephrine HCl 2.5mg; per 5mL; susp; grape flavor.

Pharmacological Class

Analgesic + antihistamine + antitussive + sympathomimetic.

How Supplied

Liq—4oz
Susp—4oz

Children’s Tylenol Plus Multi-symptom Cold Indications

Indications

Nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sore throat, cough, headache, fever, minor aches and pains.

Children’s Tylenol Plus Multi-symptom Cold Dosage and Administration

Children

<4yrs (<36lbs): do not use. 4–5yrs (36lbs–47lbs): not recommended. 6–11yrs (48–95lbs): 10mL every 4 hours as needed; max 5 doses/24 hours.

Children’s Tylenol Plus Multi-symptom Cold Contraindications

Contraindications

Children <4yrs (<36lbs). During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant other acetaminophen products. For use as a sedative hypnotic.

Children’s Tylenol Plus Multi-symptom Cold Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Children’s Tylenol Plus Multi-symptom Cold Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Hepatic dysfunction. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Thyroid disease. Glaucoma. GI or GU obstruction. Diabetes. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders.

Children’s Tylenol Plus Multi-symptom Cold Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Children’s Tylenol Plus Multi-symptom Cold Interactions

Interactions

See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. β-blockers may increase pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antihypertensives antagonized. Increased CNS effects with other CNS depressants.

Children’s Tylenol Plus Multi-symptom Cold Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, excitability, hepatotoxicity (overdosage).

Children’s Tylenol Plus Multi-symptom Cold Clinical Trials

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Children’s Tylenol Plus Multi-symptom Cold Note

Not Applicable

Children’s Tylenol Plus Multi-symptom Cold Patient Counseling

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