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Children’s TYLENOL® Cold + Flu Oral Suspension

Reduces Fever & Relieves Pain, Cold & Flu Symptoms, Sore Throat, Cough, Stuffy Nose, Runny Nose, Sneezing and Congestion

  • Grape flavor

  • Ibuprofen-free, aspirin-free, alcohol-free formula

  • 5mL contains 160 mg of acetaminophen pain reliever and fever reducer, 5 mg of dextromethorphan HBr cough suppressant, 2.5 mg of phenylephrine HCl decongestant and 1 mg of the antihistamine chlorpheniramine maleate

On November 8, 2024 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a proposed order to remove oral phenylephrine (PE) from the OTC monograph. The FDA proposed order is not related to safety.  

Product Details

Temporarily:

  • Reduces fever

  • Relieves the following cold/flu symptoms:

    • Minor aches and pains

    • Headache

    • Sore throat

    • Stuffy nose

    • Sneezing and runny nose

    • Cough

Active Ingredients (in each 5 mL)

Purpose

Acetaminophen 160 mg

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg

Antihistamine

Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg

Cough suppressant

Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg

Nasal decongestant

Inactive Ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, D&C red no. 33, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavors, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose, xanthan gum

Do not take more than directed.

See overdose warning

  • This product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use .

  • Shake well before using 

  • mL = milliliter

  • Find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.

  • Remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child’s dose into the dosing cup

  • Repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last

  • Do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours

Weight (lb)

Age (yr)

Dosage (mL)*

under 36

under 4 years

do not use

36-47

4 to 5 years

do not use unless directed by a doctor

48-95

6 to 11 years

10 mL

*or as directed by a doctor

Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes:

  • More than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount

  • With other drugs containing acetaminophen

Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

  • Skin reddening

  • Blisters

  • Rash

If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Do not use

  • With any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

  • To make a child sleepy

  • In a child who is taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child’s prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.

  • If your child is allergic to any of the ingredients in this product

Ask a doctor before use if your child has

  • Liver disease

  • Heart disease

  • High blood pressure

  • Thyroid disease

  • Diabetes

  • Persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma

  • Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

  • A breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis

  • Glaucoma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is

  • Taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

  • Taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product do not exceed recommended dose (see overdose warning)

Marked drowsiness may occur

Sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

Excitability may occur, especially in children

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • Nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur

  • Pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days

  • Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

  • Redness or swelling is present

  • New symptoms occur

  • Cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts

These could be signs of a serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)

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