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Childrens TYLENOL

Dosage form
SUSPENSION
Labeler
Kenvue Brands LLC
Label updated
2024-11-07
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

Acetaminophen 160 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

temporarily:

  • reduces fever
  • relieves minor aches and pains due to:
    • the common cold
    • flu
    • headache
    • sore throat
    • toothache
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

Label information

Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

  • skin reddening
  • blisters
  • rash

If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Label information

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

Label information

Ask a doctor before use if your child has liver disease

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Label information

When using this product do not exceed recommended dose (see overdose warning)

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.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions
  • this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
  • do not give more than directed (see overdose warning)
  • shake well before using
  • mL = milliliter
  • find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
  • remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child's dose into the dosing cup
  • repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
  • do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
    Weight (lb) Age (yr) Dose (mL) or as directed by a doctor
    under 24 under 2 years ask a doctor
    24-35 lbs 2-3 years 5 mL
    36-47 lbs 4-5 years 7.5 mL
    48-59 lbs 6-8 years 10 mL
    60-71 lbs 9-10 years 12.5 mL
    72-95 lbs 11 years 15 mL

Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.

Other information
  • each 5 mL contains: potassium 5 mg
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • do not use if carton is opened
  • do not use if bottle wrap imprinted with “TYLENOL” is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, flavors, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, potassium sorbate, purified water, sorbitol solution, sucralose, sucrose, xanthan gum

Questions or comments?

call 1-800-458-1635 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

Directions

Weight (lb) Age (yr) Dose (mL) *

under 24 under 2 years ask a doctor

24-35 lb 2-3 years 5 mL
36-47 lb 4-5 years 7.5 mL
48-59 lb 6-8 years 10 mL
60-71 lb 9-10 years 12.5 mL
72-95 lb 11 years 15 mL

*or as directed by a doctor

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 50580-170-02

Children's
TYLENOL ®

Acetaminophen (160 mg per 5 mL)
Oral Suspension

Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer

DYE-FREE

Pain + Fever

Ages 2-11 Years

Free of:

  • Dyes
  • Alcohol
  • Ibuprofen
  • Aspirin
  • Parabens
  • High Fructose

Corn Syrup

Cherry Flavor

8 fl oz (240 mL)
160 mg per 5 mL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 46ddbfde-54ab-4373-b832-b9c0620b1e9d · Version 13
NDC: 50580-170