Children’s TYLENOL® Cold + Flu Liquid Medicine
With Acetaminophen For Kids' Multi-Symptom Relief
Grape flavored liquid to tackle your child’s tough multi-symptom cold by temporarily relieving runny noses and headaches, quieting coughs and reducing fever. Children’s TYLENOL® Cold + Flu Oral Suspension contains acetaminophen.
In September, 2023, The Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee of the Food and Drug Administration reviewed efficacy data available for orally administered phenylephrine (PE) as a nasal decongestant. Read the FDA’s statement about this review here.
For children ages 6 to 11 years.
Available in:
Grape
Product Details
temporarily relieves the following cold/flu symptoms:
minor aches and pains
headache
sore throat
cough
stuffy nose
sneezing and runny nose
temporarily reduces fever
Active Ingredients (in each 5 mL) | Purpose |
|---|---|
Acetaminophen 160 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg | Antihistamine |
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg | Cough suppressant |
Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Inactive Ingredients anhydrous citric acid, D&C red no. 33, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose, xanthan gum
Do not take more than directed.
See overdose warning
This product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use .*
shake well before using
mL = milliliter
use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
find the right dose on the chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age
remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child’s dose into the dosing cup
repeat dose every 4 hours, while symptoms last
do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
Weight (lb) | Age (yr) | Dosage (mL)* |
|---|---|---|
under 36 | under 4 years | do not use |
36-47 | 4 to 5 years | do not use unless directed by a doctor |
48-95 | 6 to 11 years | 10 mL |
*or as directed by a doctor
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes
more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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.
to make a child sleepy
in a child who is 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 child’s prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
if your child is allergic to any of the ingredients in this product
Ask a doctor before use if your child has
liver disease
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes
persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
glaucoma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
do not exceed recommended dose (see overdose warning)
excitability may occur, especially in children
marked drowsiness may occur
sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 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.
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.
store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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