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Children's Silfedrine Dosage

Generic name: Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 15mg in 5mL
Dosage form: oral liquid

Medically reviewed on June 18, 2018.

Take at every 6 hours, if needed
Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours.

Adults and children 12 years of age and over	4 teaspoonfuls
Children 6 to under 12 years of age	2 teaspoonfuls
Children under 6 years of age	DO NOT USE

Other information

store at room temperature

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