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 8.75 mL 10 mL 10 mL
Delsym Syrup 12 hours Do not use Do not use Do not use 3.75 mL 5 mL 5 mL
Dimetapp DM 6 hours Do not use Do not use Do not use 7.5 mL 10 mL 15 mL
Donatussin Syrup 4-6 hours Do not use Do not use Do not use 1.25 mL 2.5 mL 3.75 mL
Robitussin DM 3.75 Syrup 4 hours Do not use Do not use Do not use 2.5 mL 5 mL 5 mL

Customized from Cough Medicines v0.1 7/8/2025