Directions and Warnings:

• 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'.

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