Dextromethorphan (DM) Dosage Table (Cough Suppressant)
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| Liquid 5 mg/1 teaspoon (tsp) |
1/2 |
1 |
1 1/2 |
2 |
2 1/2 |
3 |
-- |
tsp |
| Liquid 5 mg/5 milliliters (ml) |
2.5 |
5 |
7.5 |
10 |
12.5 |
15 |
-- |
ml |
| Liquid 7.5 mg/1 teaspoon (tsp) |
-- |
-- |
1 |
1 |
1 1/2 |
2 |
3 |
tsp |
| Liquid 7.5 mg/5 milliliters (ml) |
-- |
-- |
5 |
5 |
7.5 |
10 |
15 |
ml |
| Liquid 10 mg/1 teaspoon (tsp) |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1 |
1 |
1 1/2 |
2 |
tsp |
| Liquid 10 mg/5 milliliters (ml) |
-- |
-- |
-- |
5 |
5 |
7.5 |
10 |
ml |
Indications: Cough suppressant. Dextromethorphan (DM) is present in most cough syrups.
Table Notes:
- AGE LIMIT: Don’t use under 4 years of age.
- Over 4 years of age: NOT recommended as primary treatment of cough. Use HONEY instead. Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under 6 years of age. (Reason: FDA recommendations 10/2008).
- DOSAGE: Determine by finding child's weight in the top row of the dosage table.
- MEASURING the DOSAGE: Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medication. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. Regular spoons are not reliable. Also, remember that 1 level teaspoon equals 5 ml and that ½ teaspoon equals 2.5 ml.
- FREQUENCY: Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed
- ADULT DOSE: 20 mg
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- Last Updated
- 3/20/2013
- Source
- Adapted from My Child Is Sick! Expert Advice for Managing Common Illnesses and Injuries (Copyright © 2011 Barton D. Schmitt, MD, FAAP)
The information contained on this Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.
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