Promethazine VC Dosage
Generic name: PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 6.25mg in 5mL, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5mg in 5mL
Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class: Upper respiratory combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 1, 2023.
Promethazine hydrochloride and phenylephrine hydrochloride oral solution is contraindicated for children under 2 years of age (see WARNINGS – Black Box Warning and Use In Pediatric Patients).
The recommended doses are given in the following table:
Adults And Children 12 Years And Over
1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoonsful (30 mL) in 24 hours.
Children 6 To Under 12 Years Of Age
½ to 1 teaspoonful (2.5 to 5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoonsful (30 mL) in 24 hours.
Children 2 To Under 6 Years Of Age
¼ to ½ teaspoonful (1.25 to 2.5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours.
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