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Pediatric Cold Medicine Dosing Chart PDF

This pediatric cough/cold medicine dosing chart provides dosing recommendations for common over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for children of various ages and weights, including diphenhydramine, guaifenesin, dextromethorphan, and loratadine. The chart lists the recommended dosage amounts in teaspoons for different weight and age ranges. Safety information is also provided, noting that diphenhydramine should not be given to children under 4 months and loratadine should not be given to children under 2 years of age.

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Pediatric Cold Medicine Dosing Chart PDF

This pediatric cough/cold medicine dosing chart provides dosing recommendations for common over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for children of various ages and weights, including diphenhydramine, guaifenesin, dextromethorphan, and loratadine. The chart lists the recommended dosage amounts in teaspoons for different weight and age ranges. Safety information is also provided, noting that diphenhydramine should not be given to children under 4 months and loratadine should not be given to children under 2 years of age.

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PEDIATRIC COUGH/COLD MEDICINE DOSING CHART*

Diphenhydraminea 5.4–8.1kg 8.2-10.8kg 10.9–16.3kg 16.4–21.8kg 21.9–27.2kg 27.3-32.7 kg 32.8-40kg


12.5mg/5ml 12-17.9 lbs 18-23.9 lbs 24-35.9 lbs 36-47.9 lbs 48-59.9 lbs 60-71.9 lbs 72-88 lbs
6.25mg 9.35mg 12.5mg 18.75mg 25mg 31.25mg 37.5mg
½ tsp ¾ tsp 1 tsp 1 ½ tsp 2 tsp 2 ½ tsp 3 tsp
Guiafenesin 6 months – 11 12 months – 23 2 years - under 6 6 years - under 12 12 years old and
100mg/5ml months months Over 18 years years older
Over 13 lbs. lbs. ½ - 1 tsp q 4 h up 1 – 2 tsp 2-4 tsp q 4 h up to
¼ tsp q 4 h up to 6 ½ tsp q 4 h up to 4 to 6 doses / 24 q 4 h up to 6 doses / 6 doses / 24 hours
doses /24 hours doses / 24 hours hours 24h
Guaifenesin 100mg/ 6 months – 11 12 months – 23 2 years - under 6 6 years - under 12 12 years old and
Dextromethorphan months months Over 18 years years older
10mg / 5ml Over 13 lbs. lbs. ½ tsp q 4 h up to 6 1 tsp q 4 h up to 6 2 tsp q 4 h
¼ tsp q 8 h up to 3 ½ tsp q 8 h up to 3 doses / 24 hours doses / 24h up to 6 doses / 24
doses / 24 hours doses / 24 hours hours
Loratadineb 2 years – 5 years 6 years and older
5mg/ml 1 tsp daily 2 tsp daily
a
Diphenhydramine should not be given to a child less than 4 months of age. Doses may be given every 6 hours up to 4 doses / 24 hours.
b
Loratadine should not be given to a child less than 2 years of age.

*This clinical guide is provided for information purposes only and is not a substitute for the practitioner’s judgment. Concentrations provided
are those available through Blessings International. Concentrations may vary depending on the source.

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