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Is Tylenol Advisable For Children?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Mar 2017
Question: should tylenol pm be given to children age 9 and 6 to help them sleep
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Tylenol PM

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
Tylenol PM should not be used for children under the age of 12 years.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Eric Goldstein (3 minutes later)
what can happen to them?
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
It can cause respiratory depression.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Eric Goldstein (5 minutes later)
what about liver damage?
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Overdosage of tylenol can cause liver damage in patients of any age.
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is Tylenol Advisable For Children?

Brief Answer: Tylenol PM Detailed Answer: Hello. I just read through your question. Tylenol PM should not be used for children under the age of 12 years.