age for tylenol
1 Also, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discourages use of cough and cold medicines for children younger than age 2. 2  You use the wrong formulation. You might cause an overdose if you give your child adult acetaminophen instead of a children's formulation.  You decide that more is better. Stop taking Tylenol and call your doctor if: you still have a fever after 3 days of use; you still have pain after 7 days of use (or 5 days if treating a child); you have a skin rash, ongoing headache, or any redness or swelling; or. if your symptoms get worse, or if you have any new symptoms. Taking too much acetaminophen may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) of acetaminophen a day. People with liver problems and children should take less acetaminophen. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how much acetaminophen is safe to take. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. Tylenol is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers. Tylenol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. When to Use: Treatment of fever and pain. Caution: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be found in many prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Read the labels to be sure your child is not getting it from 2 products. If you have questions, call your child’s doctor. Table Notes: Age Limits. Don't use under 12 weeks of age unless told by child's doctor. Reason: fever in the first 12 weeks of life needs to be seen now. If present, your baby needs a medical exam now. Exception: Fever starting within 24 hours of vaccines if child is 8 weeks of age or older. Taking too much acetaminophen may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) of acetaminophen a day. People with liver problems and children should take less acetaminophen. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how much acetaminophen is safe to take. If you wait until the symptoms have worsened, the medication may not work as well. Do not take this medication for fever for more than 3 days unless directed by your doctor. For adults, do not take this product for pain for more than 10 days (5 days in children) unless directed by your doctor. 1 Also, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discourages use of cough and cold medicines for children younger than age 2.  You use the wrong formulation. You might cause an overdose if you give your child adult acetaminophen instead of a children's formulation. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. List Tylenol Extra Strength side effects by likelihood and severity. If you wait until the symptoms have worsened, the medication may not work as well. Do not take this medication for fever for more than 3 days unless directed by your doctor. For adults, do not take this product for pain for more than 10 days (5 days in children) unless directed by your doctor.
Don't use under 12 weeks of age unless told by child's doctor.