PSEUDOEPHEDRINE DOSAGE (DECONGESTANT)


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PSEUDOEPHEDRINE DOSAGE (DECONGESTANT)
Child's weight (more than)	18	27	36	54	72	140	pounds
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	tablets

· 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).

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.
Pediatric HouseCall Online. Copyright © 2000-2003 Barton Schmitt, M.D.FAAP
Reviewed 8/2003
Revised 7/2002
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