7. Antipyretic Products

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Nov 25, 2016 | Posted by in PHARMACY | Comments Off on 7. Antipyretic Products

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Table 7. ANTIPYRETIC PRODUCTS


BRAND NAME


INGREDIENT/STRENGTH


DOSAGE


ACETAMINOPHEN


Anacin Extra Strength Aspirin Free Tablets


Acetaminophen 500mg


Adults & Peds ≥ 12 yrs: 2 tabs q6h. Max: 8 tabs q24h.


FeverAll Children’s Suppositories


Acetaminophen 120mg


Peds 3–6 yrs: 1 supp q4-6h. Max: 6 supp q24h.


FeverAll Infants’ Suppositories


Acetaminophen 80mg


Peds 6–11 months: 1 supp q6h. 12–36 months: 1 supp q4h. Max: 6 supp q24h.


FeverAll Jr. Strength Suppositories


Acetaminophen 325mg


Peds 6–12 yrs: 1 supp q4-6h. Max: 6 supp q24h.


PediaCare Children’s Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever Acetaminophen Oral Suspension


Acetaminophen 160mg/5mL


Peds 2–3 yrs (24–35 lbs): 1 tsp (5mL). 4–5 yrs (36–47 lbs): 1 1/2 tsp (7.5mL). 6–8 yrs (48–59 lbs): 2 tsp (10mL). 9–10 yrs (6071 lbs): 2 1/2 tsp (12.5mL). 11 yrs (72–95 lbs): 3 tsp (15mL). May repeat q4h. Max: 5 doses q24h.


PediaCare Infants Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever Acetaminophen Oral Suspension


Acetaminophen 160mg/5mL


Peds 2–3 yrs (24–35 lbs): 5mL. May repeat q4h. Max: 5 doses q24h.


Triaminic Fever Reducer Pain Reliever Syrup


Acetaminophen 160mg/5mL


Peds 2–3 yrs (24–35 lbs): 1 tsp (5mL). 4–5 yrs (36–47 lbs): 1 1/2 tsp (7.5mL). 6–8 yrs (4859 lbs): 2 tsp (10mL). 9–10 yrs (60–71 lbs) 2 1/2 tsp (12.5mL). 11 yrs (72–95 lbs): 3 tsp (15mL). May repeat q4h. Max: 5 doses q24h.


Triaminic Infant’s Fever Reducer Pain Reliever Syrup


Acetaminophen 160mg/5mL


Peds 2–3 yrs (24–35 lbs): 1 tsp (5mL). May repeat q4h. Max: 5 doses q24h.


Tylenol 8 Hour Caplets


Acetaminophen 650mg


Adults & Peds ≥ 12 yrs: 2 tabs q8h prn. Max: 6 tabs q24h.


Tylenol Arthritis Caplets


Acetaminophen 650mg


Adults: 2 tabs q8h prn. Max: 6 tabs q24h.


Tylenol Arthritis Gelcaps


Acetaminophen 650mg


Adults: 2 caps q8h prn. Max: 6 caps q24h.


Tylenol Arthritis Geltabs


Acetaminophen 650mg


Adults: 2 tabs q8h prn. Max: 6 tabs q24h.


Tylenol Children’s Meltaways Tablets*


Acetaminophen 80mg


Peds 2–3 yrs (24–35 lbs): 2 tabs. 4–5 yrs (36–47 lbs): 3 tabs. 6–8 yrs (48–59 lbs): 4 tabs. 9–10 yrs (60–71 lbs): 5 tabs. 11 yrs (72–95 lbs): 6 tabs. May repeat q4h. Max: 5 doses q24h.


Tylenol Children’s Suspension*


Acetaminophen 160mg/5mL


Peds 2–3 yrs (24–35 lbs): 1 tsp (5mL). 4–5 yrs (36–47 lbs): 1.5 tsp (7.5mL). 6–8 yrs (4859 lbs): 2 tsp (10mL). 9–10 yrs (60–71 lbs): 2.5 tsp (12.5mL). 11 yrs (72–95 lbs): 3 tsp (15mL). May repeat q4h. Max: 5 doses q24h.


Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets


Acetaminophen 500mg


Adults & Peds ≥ 12 yrs: 2 tabs q6h prn. Max: 6 tabs q24h.


Tylenol Extra Strength EZ Tablets


Acetaminophen 500mg


Adults & Peds ≥ 12 yrs: 2 tabs q6h prn. Max: 6 tabs q24h.


Tylenol Extra Strength Rapid Blast Liquid


Acetaminophen 500mg/15mL


Adults & Peds ≥ 12 yrs: 2 tbsp (30mL) q6h prn. Max: 6 tbsp (90mL) q24h.


Tylenol Extra Strength Rapid Release Gelcaps