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

May Give Every

6 hours

14-17 lbs.

6-11 mo.

-

18-23 lbs.

12-23 mo.

-

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.

Do not use

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.

Do not use

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.

Do not use

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.

Do not use

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.

Do not use

48-59 lbs.

6-8 yr.

1 tsp.

60-85 lbs.

9-11 yr.

1-1/2 tsp.