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Dextromethorphan for cough suppression
| 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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Note:
- Dextromethorphan Dosage: determine by finding your child's weight in the top row of the dosage table. DM is present in most cough syrups.
- Adult dose: 20 mg.
- Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed.
- Don't use under 1 year of age (reason: cough is a protective reflex).
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