Within the past decade, there has been a major change in infant's and children's liquid acetaminophen products (such as Tylenol) available on store shelves.
Since 2011, manufacturers changed the amount of acetaminophen in these medicines to one standard amount. Infant drops are no longer available and the syrup is available as 160 mg in 5 mL.
Children under age 2
Always call your pediatrician before giving acetaminophen to a child under 2 years of age, and call right away if your child is under three months of age and has a fever.
Children over age 2
For children over the age of 2 years, check the label to see how much medicine to give. If you know your child's weight, use that. If you do not know your child's weight, go by age for the dose amount.
Important medication safety reminders
- Keep all medicines out of reach of children.
- Use only the dosing device that comes with the product (do not use a household teaspoon). See "How to Use Liquid Medicines for Children."
- Never give adult medicines to children.
- Always read and follow the instructions on the label.
- Talk to your pediatrician if you have any questions.
- If you think your child has taken too much of this or any medicine, call poison control at 800.222.1222.
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