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Children's TYLENOL® Liquid

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  • Overview & Dosage
  • Ingredients
  • Caution
  • FAQs
Children's TYLENOL® Liquid

*Use only as directed

Children's TYLENOL® Liquid. Trusted by Doctors and Moms to Relieve Fever and Pain for over 50 years

When your child is sick all you want to do is make them feel better so they can get back to normal.

For over fifty years, parents and doctors have placed their trust in Children’s TYLENOL® for fast, effective relief of fever and pain due to toothaches, immunizations, colds or flu.

Children’s TYLENOL® Liquid is available in dye free formulas for children who may be sensitive or allergic to dyes. “Dye Free” also means “Stain Free,” so an accidental spill won’t ruin the bedding, your child’s new outfit or your furniture.

Children 2-11 years

For effective relief of:

  • Fever
  • Pain

due to toothaches, immunizations, colds or flu.

Children’s TYLENOL® Dye Free Cherry Blast Liquid

Format: Liquid

Also Available:

  • Children's TYLENOL® Banana Berry Twist Liquid

    Children's TYLENOL® Banana Berry Twist Liquid

  • Children's TYLENOL® Grape Punch Liquid

    Children's TYLENOL® Grape Punch Liquid

  • Children's TYLENOL® Bubblegum Burst Liquid

    Children's TYLENOL® Bubblegum Burst Liquid

  • Children's TYLENOL® Soothing Berry Liquid

    Children's TYLENOL® Soothing Berry Liquid

Use our Children’s Dosage Calculator to determine the right dose for your child.

My child is under 6 years of age and has a cough or cold. What can I give them?

Children under 6 years old can be given single-ingredient pain relievers and fever reducers such as Infants’ and Children’s TYLENOL®. However, they should not be given non-prescription cough and cold medicines. Click here for detailed information.

Dosage

Use our’s Children's Dosage Calculator to determine the right dose for your child.

Dosage Quick Reference Guide

  • Find the right dose on the chart. If possible, use weight to determine your child’s dose, otherwise use age.
  • SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE.
  • The enclosed measuring cup that comes with Children’s TYLENOL® Liquids has been specially designed for use with these products. Use only the enclosed measuring cup to dose.
  • Single dose may be repeated every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
  • Do not give more than 5 doses per day.
  • Children’s TYLENOL® Liquids are not the same concentration as Infant’s TYLENOL® Drops.
Weight Age Single Oral Dose
Lbs Kg Years mL Tps
Under 24 Under 11 Under 2 Use Infants’ TYLENOL®
Concentrated Drops
24-35 11-15.9 2-3 5 1
36-47 16–21.9 4-5 7.5 1 ½
48-59 22-26.9 6-8 10 2
60-71 27-31.9 9-10 12.5 2½
72-95 32-43.9 11 15 3
 

Medicinal Ingredients

Each 5 mL contains:

  • Pain reliever/Fever Reducer: acetaminophen, 160mg

Non-Medicinal Ingredients (alphabetical):

Children’s TYLENOL® Dye Free Cherry Blast Liquid: butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cellulose, citric acid, flavours, glycerin, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sorbitol, sucralose, sucrose, xanthan gum.

Children’s TYLENOL® Dye Free Soothing Berry Liquid: butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cellulose, flavours, glycerin, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sorbitol, sucralose, sucrose, xanthan gum.

Children’s TYLENOL® Banana Berry Twist Liquid: butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cellulose, citric acid, corn syrup, FD&C red no. 40, flavour, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, xanthan gum.

Children’s TYLENOL® Grape Punch Liquid: butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cellulose, citric acid, corn syrup, D&C red no. 33, FD&C blue no. 1, flavour, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, xanthan gum.

Children’s TYLENOL® Bubblegum Burst Liquid: butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cellulose, citric acid, corn syrup, D&C red no. 33, FD&C red no. 40, flavour, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, xanthan gum.

Caution

Keep out of the reach of children. Do not use with other drugs containing acetaminophen. Do not give more than the maximum daily dose. Overdose may result in severe or possibly fatal liver damage. Do not give if your child is allergic to acetaminophen. Consult a doctor if symptoms last more than 5 days, fever lasts more than 3 days or your child develops allergic reactions such as wheezing, rash or itching.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child:

  • Has a serious liver or kidney disease; or
  • Uses any other medications including natural health products, prescription drugs, salicylates or other pain and fever relief medications

In case of overdose, call a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately, even if you do not notice any possible signs or symptoms such as increased sweating, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and loss of appetite.

WARNING: Do not use if carton is open or if printed bottle neck band or inner foil seal is broken.

Store at room temperature, 15 - 30°C (59 - 86°F)

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I think my child has taken more than the recommended dose of TYLENOL®?

If you, your child, or someone you know, has taken more than the recommended dose of TYLENOL®, call a Poison Control Centre or a doctor immediately even if you do not notice any possible signs or symptoms such as increased sweating, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and loss of appetite. An accidental overdose of a TYLENOL® product, or any other medication, can be very serious.

What happens if Infants’ and Children’s TYLENOL® liquid products are accidentally frozen?

All TYLENOL® liquid products have undergone extensive evaluations which have shown that freezing does not affect their quality and effectiveness. If you accidentally forgot your Infants’ or Children's TYLENOL® product in the car on a cold winter night, don't worry. Allow the medication to thaw at room temperature, and shake it well before you use it. Store the medication at room temperature.

Should Infants’ and Children’s TYLENOL® liquid products be stored in the fridge?

No. Infants’ and Children’s TYLENOL® products are stable at room temperature (15 - 30°C(59 - 86°F)). We recommend that all TYLENOL® products be stored safely in a medicine cabinet or cupboard rather than in a refrigerator.



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