Sildec PE DM Syrup Dosage
Generic name: Chlorpheniramine maleate 4mg in 5mL, Phenylephrine hydrochloride 12.5mg in 5mL, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 15mg in 5mL
Dosage form: syrup
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on April 27, 2020.
CHLORPHENIRAMINE / PHENYLEPHRINE/ DEXTROMETHORPHAN Syrup (CPM/PE/DM Syrup) Adults and Children 12 years of age and older: 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 6 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours. Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 3 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours. Children 2 to under 6 years of age: 1/4 teaspoonful (1.25 mL) every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 1.5 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours. Not recommended for use in children under 2 years of age.
In mild cases or in particularly sensitive patients, less frequent or reduced doses may be appropriate and adequate.
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More about Sildec-PE DM (chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine)
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- 2 Reviews
- Drug class: upper respiratory combinations
- FDA Alerts (1)
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