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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January 22, 2026
❄️ Winter Weather Update for Saturday 1/31/2026 ❄️ The office will be closed on Saturday morning for in-office sick visits to protect the safety of our patients and staff from the impending winter storm. Please call 919-967-0771 and press 1 to reach our nursing advice line. You can request a telehealth appointment through our portal; however, please note that it will not be continuously monitored. Please call the nurse advice line above for immediate assistance. If we receive the large amount of snow accumulation expected, we will not be able to open for Sunday morning sick clinic. We'll continue to update this webpage and social media regularly. Stay safe and warm!