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Cold Medicines

2024-10-28

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Dosages for cold 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. 


Benadryl Syrup

6 hours      1 1/2 tsp.  1 3/4 tsp.  2 tsp.  2 tsp. 


Dallergy Syrup

4 - 6 hours  Do not use  Do not use  Do not use  1/2 tsp.  1 tsp.  1 1/2tsp. 


Dimetapp Elixir

6 hours  Do Not Use  Do Not Use  Do Not Use 1 1/2 tsp.  2 tsp.  3 tsp. 


Nyquil (purple) Syrup

4 - 6 hours  Do Not Use Do Not Use Do Not Use 1-1/2 tsp.  2 tsp.  3 tsp. 


Pediacare Cough-Cold Syrup

4 - 6 hours  Do Not Use  Do Not Use  Do Not Use 1 1/2 tsp.  2 tsp.  2 1/2 tsp. 


Sudafed Syrup

6 hours  Do Not Use  Do Not Use  Do Not Use 3/4 tsp.  1 tsp.  1 1/2 tsp. 





Benadryl Syrup


May Give Every
6 hours

  • 24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. -
    1 1/2 tsp.

  • 36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. -
    1 3/4 tsp.

  • 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. -
    2 tsp.

  • 60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. -
    2 tsp.




Dallergy 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. -
    1/2 tsp.

  • 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. -
    1 tsp.

  • 60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. -
    1 1/2 tsp.




Dimetapp Elixir


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. -
    1 1/2 tsp.

  • 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. -
    2 tsp.

  • 60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. -
    3 tsp.




Nyquil (purple) 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. -
    1 1/2 tsp.

  • 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. -
    2 tsp.

  • 60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. -
    3 tsp.




Pediacare Cough-Cold 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. -
    1 1/2 tsp.

  • 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. -
    2 tsp.

  • 60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. -
    2 1/2 tsp.




Sudafed 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. -
    3/4 tsp.

  • 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. -
    1 tsp.

  • 60-85 lbs. 9-11 yr. -
    1 1/2 tsp.






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