Dextromethorphan Dosage Table
| 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 |
Indication: Cough suppressant. Dextromethorphan (DM) is present in most cough syrups.
Table Notes:
Author and Senior Reviewer: Barton D. Schmitt, M.D.
Content Set: Pediatric HouseCalls Online
Pediatric HouseCalls Online
