Dextromethorphan (DM) for coughs

DEXTROMETHORPHAN (DM) DOSAGE (COUGH SUPPRESSANT)
Child's weight more than (pounds)	16	32	48	64	80	96	130	lbs
Total amount (mg)	2.5	5	7.5	10	12.5	15	20	mg
Liquid 5 mg/5 ml (tsp)	½	1	1½	2	2½	3	--	tsp
Liquid 7.5 mg/5 ml (tsp)	--	--	1	1	1½	2	3	tsp
Liquid 10 mg/5 ml (tsp)	--	--	--	1	1	1½	2	tsp

Dextromethorphan (DM) Dosage: determine by finding your child's weight in the top row of the dosage table. DM is present in most cough syrups.
Adult dose: 20 mg
Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed
Don't use under 1 year of age (Reason: cough is a protective reflex)

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