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
Do Not Use
1 tsp.
1 1/2tsp.
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.
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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