- How to give baby Tylenol
- How long does it take to take effect?
- Who should not use
- Possible side effects
Baby Tylenol is a medication that has paracetamol in its composition, indicated to reduce fever and temporarily relieve mild to moderate pain associated with common colds and flu, headache, toothache and sore throat.
This medicine has a concentration of 100 mg / mL of paracetamol and can be purchased in pharmacies for a price between 23 to 33 reais or if you choose a generic, it can cost around 6 to 9 reais.
Know what temperature is fever in the baby and how to lower it.
How to give baby Tylenol
To give the baby Tylenol, the dosing syringe must be attached to the bottle adapter, fill the syringe to the level corresponding to the weight and then place the liquid inside the baby's mouth, between the gums and the inside of the baby. cheek.
In order to respect the recommended dosage, the dose administered should be in accordance with the baby's weight, as indicated in the following table:
| Weight (kg) | Dosage (mL) |
|---|---|
| 3 | 0.4 |
| 4 | 0.5 |
| 5 | 0.6 |
| 6 | 0.8 |
| 7 | 0.9 |
| 8 | 1.0 |
| 9 | 1.1 |
| 10 | 1.3 |
| 11 | 1.4 |
| 12 | 1.5 |
| 13 | 1.6 |
| 14 | 1.8 |
| 15 | 1.9 |
| 16 | 2.0 |
| 17 | 2.1 |
| 18 | 2.3 |
| 19 | 2.4 |
| 20 | 2.5 |
How long does it take to take effect?
The effect of Tylenol starts about 15 to 30 minutes after being administered.
Who should not use
Tylenol should not be used by children who are allergic to paracetamol or any component present in the formula.
It should also not be used in pregnant women, pregnant women or people with liver problems without medical advice. In addition, this medication contains sugar and therefore should be used with caution in diabetics.
Possible side effects
Generally, Tylenol is well tolerated, however, although it is rare, side effects such as hives, itching, redness in the body, allergic reactions and increased enzymes in the liver can occur.
