Acetaminophen / Dextromethorphan / Doxylamine / Phenylephrine Dosage
Applies to the following strength(s): 250 mg-10 mg-6.25 mg-5 mg ; 650 mg-20 mg-12.5 mg-10 mg/30 mL ; 325 mg-10 mg-6.25 mg-5 mg ; 325 mg-10 mg-6.25 mg-5 mg/15 mL
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Usual Adult Dose for Cold Symptoms
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/doxylamine/PE 250 mg-10 mg-6.25 mg-5 mg oral tablet, effervescent:
2 tablets at bedtime (may be taken up to every 4 hours). Dissolve tablets in 4 ounces of water.
Maximum dose: 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/doxylamine/PE 325 mg-10 mg-6.25 mg-5 mg/15 mL oral liquid:
30 mL orally every 4 hours
Maximum dose: 180 mL in 24 hours
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/doxylamine/PE 650 mg-20 mg-12.5 mg-10 mg/30 mL oral liquid:
30 mL orally every 4 hours
Maximum dose: 120 mL (4 doses) in 24 hours
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cold Symptoms
12 years and older:
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/doxylamine/PE 250 mg-10 mg-6.25 mg-5 mg oral tablet, effervescent:
2 tablets at bedtime (may be taken up to every 4 hours). Dissolve tablets in 4 ounces of water.
Maximum dose: 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/doxylamine/PE 325 mg-10 mg-6.25 mg-5 mg/15 mL oral liquid:
30 mL orally every 4 hours
Maximum dose: 180 mL in 24 hours
Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/doxylamine/PE 650 mg-20 mg-12.5 mg-10 mg/30 mL oral liquid:
30 mL orally every 4 hours
Maximum dose: 120 mL (4 doses) in 24 hours
Renal Dose Adjustments
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Liver Dose Adjustments
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Precautions
Each tablet contains 477 mg sodium and 5.8 mg phenylalanine.
Dialysis
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