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These medicines come in different forms and strengths. Read the label carefully. This can help prevent a wrong dose of medicine.  \n• Do not give your child more medicine or give it more often than the doctor says.  \n• It may take 60 to 90 minutes for these medicines to work.  \n• Before using them with any other medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist if it is safe.  \n− This includes over-the-counter medicines like cough and cold medicines. Cough and cold medicines often contain acetaminophen or ibuprofen.  \n− Also ask about giving your child these medicines with  \nvitamins, herbal products, other supplements or home remedies.  \n• Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about giving these medicines to your child.  \nAcetaminophen  \nThis product contains acetaminophen, phenylephrine and dextromethorphan  \nBrand Generic  \nHow much acetaminophen can I give my child?  \nAsk the doctor, nurse or pharmacist to circle your child’s correct dose on the chart below. You may give your child acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not give acetaminophen to babies younger than 3 months of age without a doctor’s order.  \n•  Do not give your child more than 5 doses in 24 hours.  \n• If your child has any type of liver problem, talk with the doctor before giving acetaminophen.  \nSpecial notes about liquid acetaminophen:  \n• The infant suspension is the same strength as the children’s liquid – 160 mg per 5 mL It comes with a syringe. Use this syringe to give your baby the medicine.  \n• The children’s liquid suspension comes with a medicine cup. Use this cup to give your child the medicine.  \nSpecial notes about acetaminophen dissolve packs:  \n• Make sure the box says “Children’s Tylenol for Ages 6-11” and NOT adult.  \n• Tear packet and pour powder directly onto your child’s tongue.  \nAcetaminophen dose chart  \nAsk the doctor, nurse or pharmacist to circle your child’s correct dose on the chart below.  \n\n| Child’s weight\u003Cbr>Pounds (lb)[kilograms (kg)] | Infant or children’s liquid*\u003Cbr>(suspension)\u003Cbr>160 milligrams (mg) per\u003Cbr>5 milliliters (mL) | Meltaways\u003Cbr>80 mg tablet | Junior meltaways\u003Cbr>160 mg tablet | Dissolve packs\u003Cbr>160 mg** |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 12 to 17 lb\u003Cbr>(5.4 to 7.7 kg) | 2.5 mL or ½ teaspoon (tsp) | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use |\n| 18 to 23 lb\u003Cbr>(8.1 to 10.4 kg) | 3.75 mL or ¾ teaspoon (tsp) | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use |\n| 24 to 35 lb\u003Cbr>(10.9 to 15.9 kg) | 5 mL or\u003Cbr>1 teaspoon (tsp) | 2 tablets | 1 tablet | Do not use |\n| 36 to 47 lb\u003Cbr>(16.3 to 21.3 kg) | 7.5 mL or\u003Cbr>1 ½ teaspoons (tsp) | 3 tablets | 1 ½ tablets | Do not use |\n| 48 to 59 lb\u003Cbr>(21.8 to 26.8 kg) | 10 mL or\u003Cbr>2 teaspoons (tsp) | 4 tablets | 2 tablets | 2 packets |\n| 60 to 71 lb\u003Cbr>(27.2 to 32.3 kg) | 12.5 mL or\u003Cbr>2 ½ teaspoons (tsp) | 5 tablets | 2 ½ tablets | 2 packets |\n| 72 to 95 lb\u003Cbr>(32.7 to 43.1 kg) | 15 mL or\u003Cbr>3 teaspoons (tsp) | 6 tablets | 3 tablets | 3 packets |\n\nNOTES from acetaminophen dose chart on page 2:  \n* You may see the word “suspension” on your child’s medicine bottle. Shake the medicine well before giving it to your child. Use the syringe or medicine cup that comes with the medicine. Do NOT use a kitchen teaspoon or tablespoon to measure your child’s medicine.  \n**Make sure the box of dissolve packs says “Children’s Tylenol for Ages 6 – 11” and NOT adult.  \nPlease note that there is another type of acetaminophen called FeverAll that comes in the form of a suppository. A suppository is medicine that is inserted into the rectum (bottom) . Talk with the doctor before giving your child a suppository. If they say it is OK to give, ask them what strength to use.  \nHow ","cbCaij3oaCi7a547","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaij3oaCi7a547","pdf",418213,"English","# Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen overview\n## Safe administration checklist\n## Acetaminophen dosing rules and notes\n## Acetaminophen dose chart by weight\n## Ibuprofen dosing rules and notes\n## Ibuprofen dose chart by weight\n## General medicine safety tips","[{\"question\":\"How often can acetaminophen be given to a child?\",\"answer\":\"Acetaminophen can be given every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.\"},{\"question\":\"When should ibuprofen not be given to a child?\",\"answer\":\"Do not give ibuprofen to babies younger than 6 months without a doctor’s order. 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