Roswell Pediatrics - Drug Dosages

All dosages are to be given every 6 hours as needed.

We do not recommend the combination medications that contain acetaminophen (a fever reducer) as these forms complicate appropriate dosing of fever medicines.

DIMETAPP®	Decongestant infant drops	Elixir	DM
Class	Decongestant	Decongestant Antihistamine	Decongestant Antihistamine Cough Suppressant
Active ingredients	Pseudoephedrine	Pseudoephedrine Brompheniramine	Pseudoephedrine Brompheniramine Dextromethorphan
12-17 lbs	0.8 ml	½ tsp	½ tsp
18-23 lbs	1.2 ml	¾ tsp	¾ tsp
2-6 years old	1.6 ml	1 tsp	1 tsp
6-12 years old		2 tsp	2 tsp
12 years and older		3 tsp	3 tsp

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