Infant acetaminophen is an over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer for children under age three. This eMedTV page offers general dosing information for infant acetaminophen, lists possible side effects of the drug, and explains how it works.
Children taking too much infant acetaminophen may experience nausea, liver failure, or diarrhea. As this eMedTV Web page explains, in most cases, infant acetaminophen side effects occur only when a child is given too much of the medication.
Infant acetaminophen uses include the treatment of pain caused by toothaches and the common cold or flu. This eMedTV segment further explains what infant acetaminophen is used for and describes how the non-prescription medication works.
If your child is under age 2, ask a doctor about infant acetaminophen dosage recommendations. As this eMedTV page explains, you need to talk to a doctor to determine the dosage for your infant. This article provides dosages for children ages 2 to 3.
Medicines that may cause drug interactions with infant acetaminophen include isoniazid and warfarin. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that can cause infant acetaminophen interactions and explains how you can help prevent these interactions.
It is important to know that infant acetaminophen may cause liver damage in your child. This eMedTV resource lists other side effects that may occur with the drug and offers other important precautions and warnings with infant acetaminophen.
