PSEUDOEPHEDRINE DOSAGE (DECONGESTANT)
Child's weight (more than) 18 27 36 54 72 140 lbs
Total amount (mg) 7.5 12 15 22 30 60 mg
Dropper 7.5 mg./dropper 1 1½ 2 -- -- -- dropper
Liquid 15mg/5ml (tsp) ½ ¾ 1 1½ 2 -- tsp
Chewable 15 mg. -- -- 1 1½ 2 4 tablets
Tablets 30 mg. -- -- -- -- 1 2 tablets
Tablet 60 mg. -- -- -- -- -- 1 tabletas

  • Pseudoephedrine Dosage: determine by finding your child's weight in the top row of the dosage table.
  • Adult dose 60 mg.
  • Repeat every 6 hours as needed
  • Don't use under 6 months of age (Reason: risk of dosage error).

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