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TYLENOL For Children Plus Adults

Dosage form
SUSPENSION
Labeler
Kenvue Brands LLC
Label updated
2025-05-21
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
      • muscular aches
      • backache
      • minor pain of arthritis
      • premenstrual and menstrual cramps
Warnings

Liver warning

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
■ adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
■ child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
■ taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
■ adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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.

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 you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product

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Ask a doctor before use if the user
■ has liver disease
■ is a child with pain of arthritis

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

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

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Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days in adults
■ pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children under 12 years
■ 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.

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If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

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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


do not give more than directed (see overdose warning)
■ shake well before using

■ mL = milliliter
Children 2 years to under 12 years:
■ find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
■ remove the child protective cap and squeeze the dose into the dosing cup
■ repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
■ do not take more than 5 times in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
■ do not take for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor

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

* or as directed by a doctor

■ Adults and children 12 years and over:
■ take 20 mL (2 x 10 mL) every 4 hours while symptoms last. For adult dosing,the dosing cup needs to be filled to 10 mL line twice.
■ do not take more than 5 doses (100 mL) in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
■ do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor


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 1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

Label information

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 50580-177-08

Same as Children's TYLENOL ®
with adult dosing

TYLENOL ®
FOR CHILDREN
+ ADULTS
FAMILY

Acetaminophen (160 mg per 5 mL)
Oral Suspension
Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer

DYE-FREE
Pain+Fever

Ages 2 Years – Adult

FREE OF:

Dyes

Alcohol

Ibuprofen

Aspirin

Parabens

High Fructose
Corn Syrup

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

Cherry

Flavor

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 5bb8ef99-a94b-49f9-89f9-cd1ce0a47a42 · Version 5
NDC: 50580-177