Children’s Tylenol Susp

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  • Nonnarcotic analgesics

Children’s Tylenol Susp Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Acetaminophen 160mg/5mL; cherry, grape, or bubble-gum flavor; alcohol-free.

How Supplied

Susp—2oz (cherry), 4oz (all); Soft-Chews—30, 60 (all), 96 (fruit); Junior chew tabs—24

Children’s Tylenol Susp Indications

Indications

Minor aches and pain. Fever.

Children’s Tylenol Susp 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 Susp Contraindications

Not Applicable

Children’s Tylenol Susp Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Children’s Tylenol Susp Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Hepatic dysfunction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

Children’s Tylenol Susp Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Children’s Tylenol Susp Interactions

Not Applicable

Children’s Tylenol Susp Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Rash; hepatotoxicity (overdosage).

Children’s Tylenol Susp Clinical Trials

See Literature

Children’s Tylenol Susp Note

Not Applicable

Children’s Tylenol Susp Patient Counseling

See Literature