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Delsym12 Hour Cough Relief Dosage

Generic name: Dextromethorphan 30mg in 5mL
Dosage form: extended-release suspension
Drug class: Antitussives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 20, 2022.

  • shake bottle well before use
  • measure only with dosing cup provided
  • do not use dosing cup with other products
  • dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
  • mL = milliliter
adults and children 12 years of age and over 10 mL every 12 hours,
not to exceed 20 mL in 24 hours
children 6 to under 12 years of age 5 mL every 12 hours,
not to exceed 10 mL in 24 hours
children 4 to under 6 years of age 2.5 mL every 12 hours,
not to exceed 5 mL in 24 hours
children under 4 years of age do not use

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