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Children’s Tylenol Plus Flu Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Acetaminophen 160mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 1mg, dextromethorphan HBr 5mg, phenylephrine HCl 2.5mg; per 5mL; liq; bubble-gum flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Analgesic + antihistamine + antitussive + sympathomimetic.
How Supplied
Liq—4oz
Susp—4oz
Susp—4oz
Manufacturer
Children’s Tylenol Plus Flu Indications
Indications
Nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sore throat, cough, headache, fever, minor aches and pains.
Children’s Tylenol Plus Flu Dosage and Administration
Children
<4yrs (<36lbs): do not use. 4–5yrs (36lbs–47lbs): not recommended. 6–11yrs (48–95lbs): 10mL every 4 hours as needed; max 5 doses/24 hours.
Children’s Tylenol Plus Flu Contraindications
Contraindications
Children <4yrs (<36lbs). During or within 14 days of MAOIs. Concomitant other acetaminophen products. For use as a sedative hypnotic.
Children’s Tylenol Plus Flu Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Children’s Tylenol Plus Flu Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hepatic dysfunction. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Thyroid disease. Glaucoma. GI or GU obstruction. Diabetes. Asthma. Lower respiratory disorders.
Children’s Tylenol Plus Flu Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Children’s Tylenol Plus Flu Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs. β-blockers may increase pressor effects of sympathomimetics. Antihypertensives antagonized. Increased CNS effects with other CNS depressants.
Children’s Tylenol Plus Flu Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, excitability, hepatotoxicity (overdosage).
Children’s Tylenol Plus Flu Clinical Trials
See Literature
Children’s Tylenol Plus Flu Note
Not Applicable
Children’s Tylenol Plus Flu Patient Counseling
See Literature
