Cold Medicines
Dosages for cold medicines for different weights and ages
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Benadryl Syrup | 6 hours | 2.5 mL | 3.75 mL | 5 mL | 7.5 mL | 10 mL | 12.5 mL |
| Children's Dimetapp Elixir | 6 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 10 mL | 15 mL |
| Pediacare Cough-Cold Syrup | 4-6 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 10 mL | 12.5 mL |
| Children's Sudafed Syrup | 6 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 5 mL | 7.5 mL |
Customized from Cold Medicines v0.1 7/8/2025