Cold Medicines
Dosages for cold medicines for different weights and ages
| Medicine | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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. |
Customized from Cold Medicines v0.1 7/8/2025
