Cold Medicines
Dosages for cold medicines for different weights and ages
iNFORMATION PROVIDED IS BASED ON STANDARD DOSING GUIDELINES, BUT NO COUGH OR COLD MEDICATION IS RECOMMENDED.
See our Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Tips or Cough Tips for recommendations.
| 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 | - | - | 1-1/2 tsp. | 1 3/4 tsp. | 2 tsp. | 2 tsp. |
| Dallergy Syrup | 4-6 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 1 tsp. | 1-1/2 tsp. |
| Dimetapp Elixir | 6 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 2 tsp. | 3 tsp. |
| Nyquil (purple) Syrup | 4-6 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 2 tsp. | 3 tsp. |
| Pediacare Cough-Cold Syrup | 4-6 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 2 tsp. | 2-1/2 tsp. |
| Sudafed Syrup | 6 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 1 tsp. | 1-1/2 tsp. |
Customized from Cold Medicines v0.1 7/8/2025
