Calmour Children’s Acetaminophen
Calmour Children’s Acetaminophen
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Calmour Children's Acetaminophen Strips make giving your child fever and pain relief easier than ever. Each strip contains 80mg of acetaminophen in a quick-dissolving format that melts on your child's tongue in about 15 seconds. No water needed. No swallowing. No fighting over a dropper or getting them to chew a tablet. Just place the strip on their tongue and it's done. Formulated for children ages 2–9 to relieve fever, headaches, sore throat, body aches, and cold and flu symptoms.
Description
Description
- Active ingredient: Acetaminophen 80 mg per strip (Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer)
- Age range: Children ages 2–9 (dosing by weight, see Directions below)
- Delivery: Quick-dissolving oral strip, dissolves on tongue in ~15 seconds
- Flavor: Orange
- Count options: 24 strips or 36 strips
- No water needed, no swallowing, no chewing
What It Relieves
- Fever
- Headaches
- Sore throat pain
- Body aches and minor pain
- Cold and flu discomfort
- Sinus pressure
Why Strips vs. Liquid or Chewables
- No measuring: each strip is a pre-measured single dose, no syringes, no spills
- No water: dissolves directly on the tongue, ideal for sick kids who resist drinking
- No chewing required: works for kids who gag on chewable tablets
- Portable: individual foil packs fit in a diaper bag, purse, or school nurse's kit
- Faster: dissolves in ~15 seconds vs. waiting for a chewable to be fully chewed
Suggested Use
Suggested Use
- Adults and children 2 to 9 years: dissolve 1 or 2 oral strips on tongue when symptoms occur.
- Do not exceed more than 8 strips within 24 hours except under the advice or supervision of a medical physician.
Find the right dose in the table below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age. Repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last. Do not use more than 5 times in 24 hours.
| Weight | Age | Strips per dose |
| 24–35 lbs | 2–3 years | 2 strips |
| 36–47 lbs | 4–5 years | 3 strips |
| 48–59 lbs | 6–8 years | 4 strips |
| 60–71 lbs | 9–10 years | 5 strips |
| 72–95 lbs | 11 years | 6 strips |
Supplement Facts
Supplement Facts
Each strip contains: Acetaminophen 80 mg (Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer)
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age are Calmour Children's Acetaminophen Strips for?
Calmour Children's Acetaminophen Strips are formulated for children ages 2–9. For children under 2 years, consult a doctor before use. For children 10 and older, a children's or junior-strength acetaminophen product with a higher per-dose amount may be more appropriate, ask your pharmacist.
How many strips should I give my child?
Dosing is based on your child's weight, not just age. Use the directions on the box, the table shows how many strips to give based on weight ranges. Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours. If your child's weight falls between ranges, use the lower dose.
How is this different from liquid acetaminophen?
Liquid acetaminophen requires measuring with a syringe or cup, can spill, and often has to be refrigerated after opening. Calmour strips come in individual foil packets, each is a pre-measured single dose that needs no water, no measuring, and no refrigeration. Great for travel, school bags, or late-night doses when you don't want to go to the kitchen.
Can I give my child these strips if they won't take liquid medicine?
Yes, that's one of the main reasons parents choose them. The strip dissolves directly on the tongue in about 15 seconds. Many parents report success with children who fight liquid medicine, refuse chewables, or have sensory sensitivities (including children with autism). The strip can also be placed on soft food if needed, though it dissolves fastest on the tongue.
Is acetaminophen the same as Tylenol?
Yes, acetaminophen is the generic name for the active ingredient in Children's Tylenol, as well as many other children's fever reducers. Calmour's strips contain the same 80mg acetaminophen dose as standard children's acetaminophen chewables, just in a dissolving strip format instead.
How does acetaminophen compare to ibuprofen for kids?
Both are commonly used OTC options for children's fever and pain. Acetaminophen (like Calmour strips) is typically the first choice for very young children and it tends to be gentler on the stomach. Ibuprofen lasts longer per dose (6–8 hours vs. 4–6 hours for acetaminophen) but should not be used in children under 6 months or in dehydrated children. When in doubt about which to use, consult your pediatrician.