Cough Medicines
Dosages for cough medicines for different weights and ages
| 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
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By Laura Windham
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September 2, 2026
Labor Day Hours: Our office will be closed for Labor Day. However, for urgent situations we will be open for call-ahead visits at the following times: Saturday, September 5 th 10:00am-12:00pm Sunday, September 6 th 10:00am-12:00pm Monday, September 7 th 10:00am-12:00pm In case of a medical emergency, please call 919.967.0771 and press “1” to speak to an advice nurse.