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Overview & Uses

When it comes to reducing fevers in children, Children's TYLENOL® is pediatricians' first choice.

Try Children's TYLENOL® Suspension Liquid. It reduces fevers and pain in children ages 2 to 11 and is available in a range of flavors including Cherry Blast, Grape Splash, Bubble Gum Yum, Very Berry Strawberry, and Dye-Free Cherry.

Also for an easy-to-use form, try Children's TYLENOL® Meltaways. Pain relief that melts in your child's mouth—in Grape Punch, and Bubblegum Burst. Meltaways are easy to give—no spoon and no water needed. And they're easy to take.

If your child is age 6 or older, he or she may be ready for Jr. TYLENOL® Meltaways. Consult our Children's Dosage Guide for help deciding or ask your pediatrician.

Uses
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
  • The common cold
  • Flu
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Toothache
Temporarily reduces fever.

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Available As

For children ages 2 to 11 years:

Children's TYLENOL® Suspension Liquid
Cherry Blast
Grape Splash
Bubble Gum Yum
Very Berry Strawberry

Children's TYLENOL® Dye-Free

Dye-Free Cherry Flavor

Children's TYLENOL® Meltaways

Bubble Gum Burst
Grape Punch
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Directions

Children's TYLENOL® Suspension Liquid (including Dye-Free)
  • This product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
  • Shake well before using.
  • Find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
  • Use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
  • If needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last.
  • Do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours.
  • Do not give for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor.


Weight Age Children's TYLENOL®
Under 24 lbs Under 2 years Ask a doctor
24-35 lbs 2-3 years 1 teaspoon or 5 mL
36-47 lbs 4-5 years 1 1/2 teaspoons or 7.5 mL
48-59 lbs 6-8 years 2 teaspoons or 10 mL
60-71 lbs 9-10 years 2 1/2 teaspoons or 12.5 mL
72-95 lbs 11 years 3 teaspoons or 15 mL

Attention: Specifically designed for use with enclosed measuring cup. Use only enclosed measuring cup to dose this product. Do not use any other dosing device.


Children's TYLENOL® Meltaways:
  • This product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
  • Find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
  • Dissolve in mouth or chew before swallowing.
  • If needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last.
  • Do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours.
  • Do not give for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor.

Weight Age Tablets
Under 24 lbs Under 2 years Ask a doctor
24-35 lbs 2-3 years 2 tablets
36-47 lbs 4-5 years 3 tablets
48-59 lbs 6-8 years 4 tablets
60-71 lbs 9-10 years 5 tablets
72-95 lbs 11 years 6 tablets

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Acetaminophen
Purpose: Pain reliever/fever reducer

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Children’s TYLENOL® Suspension Liquid
Each teaspoon contains: Sodium 2 mg

Flavor Active Ingredient Inactive Ingredients
Cherry Blast Acetaminophen
160 mg in each
5 mL = 1 teaspoon
Anhydrous citric acid, butylparaben, FD&C Red#40, flavors, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose sodium, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum.
Grape Splash Acetaminophen
160 mg in each
5 mL = 1 teaspoon
Anhydrous citric acid, butylparaben, D&C Red#33, FD&C Blue #1, flavors, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose sodium, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum.
Bubble Gum Yum Acetaminophen
160 mg in each
5 mL = 1 teaspoon
Anhydrous citric acid, butylparaben, D&C Red#33, FD&C Red #40, flavors, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose sodium, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum.
Very Berry Strawberry Acetaminophen
160 mg in each
5 mL = 1 teaspoon
Anhydrous citric acid, butylparaben, FD&C Red#40, flavors, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose sodium, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum.

Children’s TYLENOL® Dye-Free

Flavor Active Ingredient Inactive Ingredients
Cherry Flavor Acetaminophen
160 mg in each
5 mL = 1 teaspoon
Anhydrous citric syrup, butylparaben, flavors, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose sodium, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sorbitol solution, sucralose, sucrose, xanthan gum.

Children’s TYLENOL® Meltaways

Flavor Active Ingredient Inactive Ingredients
Bubble Gum Flavor Acetaminophen
80 mg in each tablet
Anhydrous citric acid, cellulose acetate, crospovidone, D&C red #7 calcium lake, dextrose excipient, flavor, magnesium stearate, povidone, sucralose
Grape Flavor Acetaminophen
80 mg in each tablet
Cellulose acetate, citric acid, crospovidone, dextrose, D&C red #7, D&C red #30, FD&C blue #1, flavors, magnesium stearate, povidone, sucralose

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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.

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.


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: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In the case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

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Storage & Package Safety

Children's TYLENOL® Dye-Free & Suspension Liquid:
  • Do not use if bottle wrap, or foil inner seal imprinted "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing.
  • Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F).
  • See bottom panel for lot number and expiration date.


Children's TYLENOL® Meltaways:
  • Tamper Evident Packaging:
    • Carton: do not use if bottle wrap, or foil inner seal imprinted "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing.
    • Label: do not use if bottle wrap, or foil inner seal imprinted "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing.
  • Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity.
  • See bottom panel for lot number and expiration date.

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