Monograph Details
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Pain & Pyrexia
> Nonnarcotic analgesics
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INFANTS' TYLENOL CONCENTRATED DROPS |
| Manufacturer |
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McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Generic Name |
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Acetaminophen 80mg/0.8mL; oral drops; alcohol-free; cherry or grape flavor. |
| Also |
• CHILDREN'S TYLENOL SOFT-CHEWS
• CHILDREN'S TYLENOL SUSP
• JUNIOR STRENGTH TYLENOL
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| Indications |
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Minor aches and pain. Fever. |
| Children |
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Use appropriate formulation and give every 4 hours. 6–11lbs: 40mg. 12–17lbs: 80mg. 18–23lbs: 120mg. 24–35lbs: 160mg. 36–47lbs: 240mg. 48–59lbs: 320mg. 60–71lbs: 400mg. 72–95lbs: 480mg. ≥96lbs: 640mg. Max 5 doses/day. |
| Precautions |
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Hepatic dysfunction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Rash; hepatotoxicity (overdosage). |
| How Supplied |
Susp—2oz (cherry), 4oz (all)
Soft-Chews—30, 60 (all), 96 (fruit)
Junior chew tabs—24
Drops—½ oz, 1oz |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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