Dextromethorphan / Phenylephrine Dosage
Applies to the following strength(s): 2.5 mg-1.25 mg/0.8 mL ; 5 mg-2.5 mg/5 mL ; 5 mg-2.5 mg ; 30 mg-5 mg/10 mL
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Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Cough and Nasal Congestion
Dextromethorphan-phenylephrine 30 mg-5 mg/10 mL oral liquid:
10 mL orally every 6 hours not to exceed 4 doses daily.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough and Nasal Congestion
Dextromethorphan-phenylephrine 30 mg-5 mg/10 mL oral liquid:
6 to 11 years: 5 mL orally every 6 hours not to exceed 4 doses daily.
12 years or older: 10 mL orally every 6 hours not to exceed 4 doses daily.
Dextromethorphan-phenylephrine 5 mg-2.5 mg/5 mL oral liquid:
4 to 5 years: 5 mL orally every 4 hours not to exceed 6 doses daily.
6 to 11 years: 10 mL orally every 4 hours not to exceed 6 doses daily.
Dextromethorphan-phenylephrine 5 mg-2.5 mg oral disintegrating strip
4 to 5 years: 1 strip orally every 4 hours not to exceed 6 doses daily.
6 to 11 years: 2 strips orally every 4 hours not to exceed 6 doses daily.
Renal Dose Adjustments
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Liver Dose Adjustments
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Dialysis
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