A true lifesaver
Written: Apr 01 '05 (Updated Apr 02 '05)
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Pros: works quickly, effective
Cons: dye stains
The Bottom Line: I think any family with a baby should have them. You may not use them all the time, but when you need them, you'll be thankful that you have them.
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| mamanolan's Full Review: Concentrated Tylenol Infants' Drops Cherry Flavo 0... |
I have had to give my daughter, who is now 13 months old, these Tylenol drops many times throughout her infancy. Any time she got shots, she got Tylenol. Whenever she's cutting teeth, more Tylenol. When she got sick, Tylenol. Every time it has worked like a charm. Once the medicine kicks in, she is back to her normal self, although she usually falls asleep for a bit.
I try not to get the Tylenol drops on anything, because the dye will stain. So far, I've been pretty lucky, and I haven't gotten it on much besides skin.
I like how the dropper is clearly marked, so one knows they are giving the proper dosage. Read more below about the dosages.
Always be sure to wash the dropper off before reinserting it into the Tylenol bottle. That should be common sense, but I know some people will forget. No one wants to spread germs from a sick baby from them to the medicine. Then the whole bottle of medicine is contaminated. It's as easy as filling the dropper with water a few times and squirting it out and washing the outside of the dropper off. Better safe than sorry.
*Dosage*
Dosage for these drops varies depending on the baby's age and size. The box says that if your child is under the age of two to contact your doctor for the dosage. My daughter is under two, and our doctor advised us to give her about 0.6 ml of the drops when she was between 0-4 months, and then we went up to 0.8 ml. Once the child is two and approximately 24 pounds, then you will give him or her 1.6 ml, which is equal to two full droppers.
*Active Ingredient*
The main ingredient in the infant drops is acetaminophen. Note: It is very important to give proper dosages, as an overdose of acetaminophen can cause liver damage. If there is an overdose, contact the Poison Center immediately and get medical attention.
*Other Information*
My bottle contained half an ounce of drops.
The drops do not have to be taken with food.
If your baby has a reaction to the medicine (made evident by redness and swelling) stop using the drops.
If your baby does not get better, stop using the drops and see a doctor.
Also, do not use the drops with any other medicines containing acetaminophen.
It is not recommended to give a baby other pain relievers in addition to the Tylenol.
And talk to your doctor if your baby has a medical condition or is taking any other medicines.
Recommended:
Yes
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Epinions.com ID: mamanolan
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Location: Texas, USA
Reviews written: 7
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About Me: I am a stay-at-home mom with one daughter who turned a year old in February.
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