Medicine Dosages

Cold Medicines

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.