|
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).
Parent Care for Pediatric Symptoms. Copyright © 2000. Barton D. Schmitt, MD, FAAP