Remember that more is not better when it comes to taking medicines like Tylenol, so don't give more than the recommended dosage for your child's age and weight and don't give it more often than recommended.
Do not give Tylenol more often than every 4 hours or more than 5 doses a day.
If giving drops or suspension, be sure to shake the bottle well before dispensing your child's dose.
Use the enclosed dosing device (especially if using the drops) instead of your own dropper or a regular teaspoon.
Do not use Tylenol with any other medicine that contains acetaminophen.
Follow the manufacturers warning and call your doctor if your child's 'pain gets worse or lasts for more than 5 days' or his 'fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days'.
When Should You Call Your Pediatrician?
Learn how to recognize when your child is sick and needs medical attention, so that you can get your child help when he needs it and prevent unnecessary visits to the doctor or emergency room.
How to Give Medicine to Children
Learn how to give medicine to your children, including how to read the label, giving medications to younger children, and administering medicines with syringes, droppers, dosing spoons and dosage cups.
Using Caution with Pain Relievers
Learn to avoid overdosing over the counter pain relievers with acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen, which are also available in OTC cold medicines.
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