May Give Every 4-6 hours
May Give Every 6 hours
May Give Every 4-6 hours
May Give Every 4-6 hours
May Give Every 6 hours
Cold Medicine for Children
| 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.