Infant Tylenol Uses

Infant Tylenol uses include the treatment of minor aches and pains caused by toothaches, the common cold and flu, sore throat, and headaches. It is approved for use in infants and children up to age three. Infant Tylenol is also used for reducing fevers in young children.

 

What Is Infant Tylenol Used For?

Concentrated Tylenol® Infants' Drops (infant acetaminophen) is an over-the-counter (non-prescription) medication used as a pain reliever and fever reducer. In particular, it is approved for treating minor aches and pains due to the following problems:
 

 

(The official name of this product is "Concentrated Tylenol Infants' Drops." However, this article uses the name interchangeably with "infant Tylenol," since this is how the drug is commonly referred to.)

 

What Is Infant Tylenol Not Used For?

Every bottle of infant Tylenol warns of a few situations in which you should not give your child infant Tylenol drops. These situations include:
 
  • If pain gets worse or lasts for more than five days
  • If a fever gets worse or lasts for more than three days
  • If swelling or redness is also present
  • If new symptoms occur
  • If a sore throat is severe, lasts more than two days, or is accompanied by a fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting.
     
These situations may indicate a more serious problem, which should be evaluated by your child's healthcare provider. Infant Tylenol is not necessarily dangerous in these situations, but you should not use infant Tylenol drops instead of seeing your child's healthcare provider. Also, infant Tylenol is not the best choice for babies with liver disease, since it may cause further liver damage.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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