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DEXTROMETHORPHAN (DM) DOSAGE (COUGH SUPPRESSANT) |
Child's weight more than (pounds) |
16 |
32 |
48 |
64 |
80 |
96 |
130 |
lbs |
Total amount (mg) |
2.5 |
5 |
7.5 |
10 |
12.5 |
15 |
20 |
mg |
Liquid 5 mg/5 ml (tsp) |
1/2 |
1 |
1 1/2 |
2 |
2 1/2 |
3 |
-- |
tsp |
Liquid 7.5 mg/5 ml (tsp) |
-- |
-- |
1 |
1 |
1 1/2 |
2 |
3 |
tsp |
Liquid 10 mg/5 ml (tsp) |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1 |
1 |
1 1/2 |
2 |
tsp |
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Dextromethorphan (DM) dosage: Determine by
finding your child's weight in the top row of the dosage table. DM is
present in most cough syrups.
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Adult dose: 20 mg
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Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed
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Don't use under 1 year of age. Reason: Cough is a
protective reflex.
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Pediatric HouseCalls Online. Copyright © 2000-2004
Barton Schmitt, M.D. FAAP
Reviewed 8/2004
Revised 7/2002
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