TYLENOL Cold and Flu dosage by weight

If you are taking the over-the-counter product, read and follow all directions on the package label. If your doctor has prescribed this medication for you, take as directed by your doctor. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food or as directed by your doctor. If stomach upset occurs, it may help to take this medication with food or milk. Drink plenty of fluids when you use this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor. The fluid will help loosen the mucus in your lungs.

If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. If your liquid form is a suspension, shake the bottle well before each dose.

If you are taking extended-release capsules, swallow them whole. Do not crush or chew extended-release capsules or tablets. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split extended-release tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.

If you are taking the chewable form of this medication, chew it thoroughly before swallowing.

The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or use it for a longer time than directed. Improper use of this medication (abuse) may result in serious harm (including brain damage, seizure, death).

Tell your doctor if your condition lasts for more than 1 week, if it gets worse, or if it occurs with a headache that doesn't go away, rash, or fever lasting more than 3 days. These may be symptoms of a serious medical problem and should be checked by a doctor.

*COUGH/COLD MEDICATIONS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 4 YEARS OLD, IF YOUR CHILD IS OVER 4 YEARS OF AGE FOLLOW PACKAGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOSING*

DOSING CHART FOR ACETAMINOPHEN (TYLENOL)

** To be given every 4 hours as needed **

ACETAMINOPHEN (TYLENOL) TO BE GIVEN EVERY 4 HOURS AS NEEDED (max 5 doses in 24 hours).

AgeWeightsInfant/Childrens Liquid Susp 160mg/5mlChewable Tablet 160mg0-3 months6-11 lbs1/4 tsp (1.25ml)–4-9 months12-15 lbs1/2 tsp (2.5ml)1/2 tab9-12 months16-21 lbs3/4 tsp (3.75ml)3/4 tabs12-23 months22-32 lbsone tsp (5ml)1 tabs2-3 years33-40 lbs1 1/2 tsp (7.5ml)1 & 1/2 tabs4-5 years41-54 lbs2 tsp (10ml)2 tabs6-8 years55-64 lbs2 1/2 tsp (12.5ml)2& 1/2 tabs9-10 years65-88 lbs3 tsp (15ml)3 tabs

DOSING CHART FOR IBUPROFEN (ADVIL AND MOTRIN)

** To be given every 6 hours as needed, DO NOT GIVE TO CHILDREN UNDER 6 MONTHS ** 

There are two concentrations for Ibuprofen (50mg/1.25ml and 100mg/5ml), please check which concentration you have prior to using the guidelines below

AgeWeightsConcentrated Infant Drops 50mg/1.25mlChildrens Liquid Susp 100mg/5mlJr Chewable tabs 100mg6-9 months12-15 lbs1.25ml1/2 tsp (2.5ml)1/2 tab9-12 months16-21 lbs1.875ml3/4 tsp (3.75ml)3/4 tab12-23 months22-32 lbs2.5 mlone tsp (5ml)one tab2-3 years33-40 lbs–1 1/2 tsp (7.5ml)1 & 1/2 tab4-5 years41-54 lbs–2 tsp (10ml)2 tabs6-8 years55-64 lbs–2 1/2 tsp (12.5ml)2 & 1/2 tabs9-10 years65-88 lbs–3 tsp (15ml)3 tabs

DOSING CHART FOR OTHER CHILDREN’S LIQUID PREPARATIONS (cough, cold, etc)

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), to be given every 6 hours as needed

**COUGH & COLD MEDICATIONS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 4 YEARS OF AGE**

**Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may be used in children under 4 years of age for allergy purposes only**

AgeWeightLiquid 12.5mg/5mlChewables 12.5mg tabs6-11 months12-17 lbs1/2 tsp (2.5ml)1/2 tab1-2 years18-30 lbs1 tsp (5ml)one tab3-6 years31-44 lbs1 1/2 tsp (7.5ml)1 & 1/2 tab6-12 years45  lbs and up2 tsp (10ml)2 tabs

This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 caplets (3,250 mg acetaminophen) in 24 hours. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

• more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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 now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• liver disease
• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• thyroid disease
• diabetes
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

When using this product do not exceed recommended dose

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
• pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present
• new symptoms occur
• cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts

These could be signs of a serious condition.

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

Keep out of reach of children.