From the FDA Drug Label
DIRECTIONS ... adults and children 12 years of age and over ... children under 12 years • do not use
- The minimum age to take Theraflu (acetaminophen) is 12 years for the Muscle Ache and Pain label.
- For the Arthritis Pain label, it is recommended to ask a doctor for children under 18 years of age. 1
From the Research
Minimum Age for Theraflu (Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen)
There are no research papers provided that directly address the minimum age to take Theraflu (acetaminophen/ibuprofen) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. The studies provided focus on various topics such as Theraplay for children under 12, the use of elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor in children with cystic fibrosis, mefloquine in children, recommendations for prevention and control of influenza in children, and neuraminidase inhibitors for preventing and treating influenza in adults and children. None of these studies mention Theraflu or provide information on the minimum age for its use.
- The studies do not provide any information on the use of Theraflu in children or the minimum age for its administration.
- The provided studies focus on different medications and treatments, such as elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor, mefloquine, and neuraminidase inhibitors.
- There is no mention of Theraflu or its ingredients, acetaminophen and ibuprofen, in the context of minimum age requirements.