Infant Acetaminophen Drug Interactions: An Overview
Infant acetaminophen (Concentrated
Tylenol® Infants' Drops) can potentially interact with other medications. However, many of these medications are not usually used by young children. Some of the children's medicines that may lead to infant
acetaminophen drug interactions include:
- Carbamazepine (Carbatrol®, Epitol™, Equetro®, Tegretol®)
- Codeine and acetaminophen (Capital® and Codeine, Phenco-Care™, Tylagesic™, Acetaminophen No. 3, Acetaminophen No. 4)
- Isoniazid (Nydrazid®)
- Many non-prescription cough, cold, flu, and allergy products
- Phenobarbital (Luminal®)
- Warfarin (Coumadin®, Jantoven®).
Infant Acetaminophen Interactions Explained
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when infant acetaminophen is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
Carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol)
Carbamazepine can affect the way the body handles infant acetaminophen, making both drugs less effective and more toxic. Talk to your child's healthcare provider about using infant acetaminophen drops in children who take carbamazepine.
Codeine and Acetaminophen (Capital and Codeine, Phenco-Care, Tylagesic, Acetaminophen No. 3, Acetaminophen No. 4)
In general, you should avoid giving your child infant acetaminophen if he or she is taking codeine and acetaminophen products, as you may give your child too much acetaminophen.
