Dexchlorpheniramine / Pseudoephedrine Dosage
Medically reviewed on October 12, 2017.
Applies to the following strengths: 2.5 mg-75 mg/5 mL; 1 mg-30 mg/5 mL; 3 mg-50 mg/5 mL; 2 mg-60 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Nasal Congestion
Dexchlorpheniramine-pseudoephedrine 3 mg-50 mg/5 mL oral suspension, extended release:
15 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 30 mL daily.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Nasal Congestion
Dexchlorpheniramine-pseudoephedrine 3 mg-50 mg/5 mL oral suspension, extended release:
2 to 5 years: 2.5 to 5 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 10 mL daily.
6 to 11 years: 5 to 7.5 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 15 mL daily.
12 years or older: 15 mL orally every 12 hours not to exceed 30 mL daily.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dialysis
Data not available
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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- Drug class: upper respiratory combinations
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Other brands: Rescon, AllerDur, Deltuss DP, SuTan
