Acetaminophen / Dextromethorphan / Doxylamine Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 2, 2023.
Applies to the following strengths: 325 mg-15 mg-6.25 mg; 325 mg-15 mg-6.25 mg/15 mL; 650 mg-30 mg-12.5 mg/30 mL; 1000 mg-30 mg-12.5 mg/30 mL; 650 mg-30 mg-7.5 mg/30 mL; 500 mg-15 mg-6.25 mg/15 mL
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Cough
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/doxylamine 1000 mg-30 mg-12.5 mg/30 mL oral liquid:
30 mL orally every 6 hours not to exceed 120 mL daily.
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/doxylamine 325 mg-15 mg- 6.25 mg oral capsule:
2 capsules every 6 hours as needed not to exceed 8 capsules/day.
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/doxylamine 325 mg-15 mg-6.25 mg/15 mL oral liquid:
30 mL orally every 6 hours not to exceed 120 mL daily.
Usual Adult Dose for Pain
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/doxylamine 1000 mg-30 mg-12.5 mg/30 mL oral liquid:
30 mL orally every 6 hours not to exceed 120 mL daily.
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/doxylamine 325 mg-15 mg- 6.25 mg oral capsule:
2 capsules every 6 hours as needed not to exceed 8 capsules/day.
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/doxylamine 325 mg-15 mg-6.25 mg/15 mL oral liquid:
30 mL orally every 6 hours not to exceed 120 mL daily.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan /doxylamine 1000 mg- 30 mg 12.5 mg/30 mL oral liquid:
12 years or older: 30 mL orally every 6 hours not to exceed 120 mL daily.
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/doxylamine 325 mg-15 mg- 6.25 mg oral capsule:
12 years or older: 2 capsules every 6 hours as needed not to exceed 8 capsules/day.
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/doxylamine 325 mg-15 mg-6.25 mg/15 mL oral liquid:
12 years or older: 30 mL orally every 6 hours not to exceed 120 mL daily.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan /doxylamine 1000 mg- 30 mg 12.5 mg/30 mL oral liquid:
12 years or older: 30 mL orally every 6 hours not to exceed 120 mL daily.
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/doxylamine 325 mg-15 mg- 6.25 mg oral capsule:
12 years or older: 2 capsules every 6 hours as needed not to exceed 8 capsules/day.
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/doxylamine 325 mg-15 mg-6.25 mg/15 mL oral liquid:
12 years or older: 30 mL orally every 6 hours not to exceed 120 mL daily.
Renal Dose Adjustments
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