Cold Medicines
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ: The FDA acknowledges that the ingredients in these cough and cold products have not been tested by today's standards to identify their levels of efficacy and safety. While further studies are pending, the manufacturers are voluntarily relabeling their recommended use of these products to "Do Not Use" in children less than 4 years of age. Given the need for further research, the dosages listed below are the current recommendations of our practice.
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.
