Children’s Tylenol Soft-chews Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Acetaminophen 80mg; chewable scored tabs; fruit, grape, or bubble-gum flavored; contains phenylalanine.
How Supplied
Susp—2oz (cherry), 4oz (all); Soft-Chews—30, 60 (all), 96 (fruit); Junior chew tabs—24
Manufacturer
Children’s Tylenol Soft-chews Indications
Indications
Minor aches and pain. Fever.
Children’s Tylenol Soft-chews Dosage and Administration
Children
Use appropriate formulation and give every 4 hours. 6–11lbs: 40mg. 12–17lbs: 80mg. 18–23lbs: 120mg. 24–35lbs: 160mg. 36–47lbs: 240mg. 48–59lbs: 320mg. 60–71lbs: 400mg. 72–95lbs: 480mg. ≥96lbs: 640mg. Max 5 doses/day.
Children’s Tylenol Soft-chews Contraindications
Not Applicable
Children’s Tylenol Soft-chews Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Children’s Tylenol Soft-chews Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hepatic dysfunction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Children’s Tylenol Soft-chews Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Children’s Tylenol Soft-chews Interactions
Not Applicable
Children’s Tylenol Soft-chews Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Rash; hepatotoxicity (overdosage).
Children’s Tylenol Soft-chews Clinical Trials
See Literature
Children’s Tylenol Soft-chews Note
Not Applicable
Children’s Tylenol Soft-chews Patient Counseling
See Literature