Cough Medicine Dosages

Dosages for cough medicines for different weights and ages

Medicine Name

May Give Every

14-17 lbs.

6-11 mo.

18-23 lbs.

12-23 mo.

24-35 lbs.

2-3 yr.

36-47 lbs.

4-5 yr.

48-59 lbs.

6-8 yr.

60-85 lbs.

9-11 yr.

Benylin DM Syrup

May Give Every

6 hours

14-17 lbs.

6-11 mo.

Do not use

18-23 lbs.

12-23 mo.

Do not use

24-35 lbs.

2-3 yr.

Do not use

36-47 lbs.

4-5 yr.

Do not use

48-59 lbs.

6-8 yr.

2 tsp.

60-85 lbs.

9-11 yr.

2 tsp.

Delsym Syrup

May Give Every

12 hours

14-17 lbs.

6-11 mo.

Do not use

18-23 lbs.

12-23 mo.

Do not use

24-35 lbs.

2-3 yr.

Do not use

36-47 lbs.

4-5 yr.

Do not use

48-59 lbs.

6-8 yr.

1 tsp.

60-85 lbs.

9-11 yr.

1 tsp.

Dimetapp DM

May Give Every

6 hours

14-17 lbs.

6-11 mo.

Do not use

18-23 lbs.

12-23 mo.

Do not use

24-35 lbs.

2-3 yr.

Do not use

36-47 lbs.

4-5 yr.

Do not use

48-59 lbs.

6-8 yr.

2 tsp.

60-85 lbs.

9-11 yr.

3 tsp.

Donatussin Syrup

May Give Every

4-6 hours

14-17 lbs.

6-11 mo.

Do not use

18-23 lbs.

12-23 mo.

Do not use

24-35 lbs.

2-3 yr.

Do not use

36-47 lbs.

4-5 yr.

Do not use

48-59 lbs.

6-8 yr.

1/2 tsp.

60-85 lbs.

9-11 yr.

3/4 tsp.

Robitussin DM Syrup

May Give Every

4 hours

14-17 lbs.

6-11 mo.

Do not use

18-23 lbs.

12-23 mo.

Do not use

24-35 lbs.

2-3 yr.

Do not use

36-47 lbs.

4-5 yr.

Do not use

48-59 lbs.

6-8 yr.

1 tsp.

60-85 lbs.

9-11 yr.

1 tsp.

Dosages for cough medicines for different weights and ages

Medicine May Give Every 14-17 lbs. 6-11 mo. 18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. 24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. 36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr.
Benylin DM Syrup 6 hours Do not use Do not use Do not use Do not use 2 tsp.
Delsym Syrup 12 hours Do not use Do not use Do not use Do not use 1 tsp.
Dimetapp DM 6 hours Do not use Do not use Do not use Do not use 2 tsp.
Donatussin Syrup 4-6 hours Do not use Do not use Do not use Do not use 1/2 tsp.
Robitussin DM Syrup 4 hours Do not use Do not use Do not use Do not use 1 tsp.