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PSEUDOEPHEDRINE DOSAGE (DECONGESTANT) |
Child's weight (more than) pounds |
18 |
27 |
36 |
54 |
72 |
140 |
lbs |
Total amount (mg) |
7.5 |
12 |
15 |
22 |
30 |
60 |
mg |
Infant Drops 7.5 mg./0.8 ml |
0.8 |
1.2 |
1.6 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
ml |
Liquid 15mg/5ml (tsp) |
1/2 |
3/4 |
1 |
1 1/2 |
2 |
-- |
tsp |
Chewable 15 mg |
-- |
-- |
1 |
1 1/2 |
2 |
4 |
tablets |
Tablets 30 mg |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1 |
2 |
tablets |
Tablet 60 mg |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1 |
tablets |
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Pseudoephedrine dosage: Determine by finding your
child's weight in the top row of the dosage table.
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Adult dose: 60 mg.
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Repeat every 6 hours as needed.
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Don't use under 6 months of age. Reason: risk of
dosage error.
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