Infant Tylenol is a pain reliever and fever reducer available over the counter for children under age three. This eMedTV article offers more information on this product, including its effects, dosing, possible side effects, and more.
Rare but possible infant Tylenol side effects may include irritability, diarrhea, and liver failure. As this eMedTV segment explains, serious side effects of infant Tylenol are not likely to occur unless you give your child too much Tylenol.
As this eMedTV page explains, infant Tylenol is used for treating conditions such as sore throat, flu, and toothaches in children under age three. This article describes infant Tylenol uses in more detail and explains how the medication works.
Your child's doctor can give recommendations for a dosage of infant Tylenol based on your child's condition. This eMedTV page discusses dosing for children under age two and offers dosage guidelines for children two to three years old.
Drugs such as isoniazid, warfarin, and carbamazepine may interact with infant Tylenol. Drug interactions, as this eMedTV resource explains, may affect the way the body handles infant Tylenol, making both drugs less effective and/or more toxic.
Some children who are allergic to salicylates may also be allergic to infant Tylenol. This eMedTV Web page includes other infant Tylenol warnings and precautions, including information on what you should know before giving the drug to your child.
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