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Frequently Asked Questions
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Overview & Uses

When it comes to reducing fevers or pain in children, the medicine in Jr. TYLENOL® is pediatricians' first choice.

Jr. TYLENOL® comes in an easy-to-use form that kids love—TYLENOL® Meltaways. Fast relief that melts in your child's mouth—in yummy Grape Punch and Bubblegum Burst. Meltaways are easy to give—no spoon and no water needed. And easy to take.

Uses
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
  • the common cold
  • flu
  • headache

Temporarily reduces fever.

What's more, Jr. TYLENOL® can be used in children who:
  • Are allergic to aspirin.
  • Have the flu or chicken pox.


This website contains the most current Drug Facts labeling information, and may differ from labels on product packaging you may have. If there are any differences between this website labeling and product package labeling, this website labeling should be regarded as the most current.
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Available As

For children ages 6 to 12 years:

Junior Strength TYLENOL® Meltaways

Bubblegum Burst
Grape Punch
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Directions
  • 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 48 lbs Under 6 years Ask a doctor
48-59 lbs 6-8 years 2 tablets
60-71 lbs 9-10 years 2 1/2 tablets
72-95 lbs 11 years 3 tablets
96 lbs and over 12 years 4 tablets
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Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Acetaminophen
Purpose: Pain reliever/fever reducer

 

Active Ingredient Inactive Ingredients
Bubble Gum Flavor Acetaminophen 160 mg in each tablet Cellulose acetate, citric acid, crospovidone, D&C red #7, dextrose, flavors, magnesium stearate, povidone, sucralose
Grape Flavor Acetaminophen 160 mg in each tablet Cellulose acetate, citric acid, crospovidone, D&C red #7, D&C red #30, dextrose, 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.
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; taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage.

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 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
  • 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. Protect from light.
  • See bottom panel for lot number and expiration date.

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