Cough Medicines
Dosages for cough 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benylin DM Syrup | 6 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 2 tsp. | 2 tsp. |
| Delsym Syrup | 12 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 1 tsp. | 1 tsp. |
| Dimetapp DM | 6 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 2 tsp. | 3 tsp. |
| Donatussin Syrup | 4-6 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 1/2 tsp. | 3/4 tsp. |
| Robitussin DM Syrup | 4 hours | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use | 1 tsp. | 1 tsp. |
Customized from Cough Medicines v0.1 7/8/2025
