Cold & Cough Medicines
Dosages for cold medicines
| 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 | 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 | Do not use | 1 tsp | 1-1/2 tsp |
| Dimetapp Elixir | 6 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 2 tsp | 3 tsp |
| Nyquil (purple) Syrup | 4-6 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 2 tsp | 3 tsp |
| Pediacare Cough-Cold Syrup | 4-6 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 2 tsp | 2-1/2 tsp |
| Sudafed Syrup | 6 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 1 tsp | |
| Zarbee's Gentle Bedtime Syrup | once at bedtime | Do not use | Do not use | 1 tsp | 2 tsp | 2 tsp | 2 tsp |
| Hyland's Kids Cold n Cough | 4 hours | 1 tsp | 1 tsp | 2 tsp | 2 tsp | ||
| Mucinex Cough & Cold | 4 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 1 tsp | 2 tsp | 2 tsp |
Customized from Cold Medicines v0.1 7/8/2025
Dosages for cough medicines
Most over the counter medications are approved for over the age of 6.
| 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 | 60-85 lbs 9-11 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delsym Syrup | 12 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 1 tsp | 1 tsp |
| Dimetapp DM | 6 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 2 tsp | 3 tsp |
| Donatussin Syrup | 4-6 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 1/2 tsp | 3/4 tsp |
| Robitussin DM Syrup | 4 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 1 tsp | 1 tsp |
Customized from Cough Medicines v0.1 7/8/2025
