Infant Tylenol Uses

How Does Infant Tylenol Work?

Even though Tylenol has been around for quite a while, it is not fully understood exactly how it works. It is known that Tylenol works differently from any other non-prescription medications. Most other non-prescription pain relievers or fever reducers are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). Both NSAIDS and Tylenol block the body's production of prostaglandins (naturally occurring chemicals which cause inflammation and fever). However, while NSAIDS block prostaglandin production throughout the body, Tylenol appears to do so just in the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). Tylenol may also work by blocking pain signals from nerves (or preventing such signals from forming).

 

Infant Tylenol Age Range

Infant Tylenol drops are approved for use in infants and children up to age three. However, children age two and older can use Children's Tylenol instead. The label on infant Tylenol drops recommends that you contact your child's healthcare provider before using infant Tylenol drops in children under two years old. While this seems a little odd, it is to ensure that your infant receives the proper dosage.