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Using a Decongestant will clear nasal passages making it easier to breath through the nose. It also has a mild drying effect so it will also help relieve runny nose a bit. I like to use decongestants during the day because they won't make your child drowsy. This is important if your child is going to school. For the child who is "sick at home" I rarely use decongestants by themselves. If your child is miserable enough to need a medication, there is usually a cough or severe runny nose along with the congestion. I usually use an antihistamine-decongestant combination and maybe a cough suppressant to help them sleep or to relieve severe runny nose or cough.

DR. SEARS HELPFUL TIP FOR TREATING COLDS

When I give my children cold medications, I have found that the nasal passages can become too dry, that's why it is important to use saline nasal spray throughout the day and a humidifier in the bedroom at night (see natural cold treatments).

Under six months	Consult physician
6-11 months (14-17 lbs)	0.8 ml (1 dropper) every 6-8 hrs. (max 4 doses/day)
12-23 months (18-23 lbs)	1.2 ml (1 � dropper) every 6-8 hrs. (max 4 doses/day)
2-3 years (24-35 lbs)	1.6 ml (2 droppers) every 4-6 hrs. (max 4 doses/day)
>3 years (>35 lbs)	Use Children's liquid

<6 months (<14lbs)	Not recommended
6-11 months (14-17lbs)	1.25 ml (� tsp) every 4-6 hours
12-23 months (18-23lbs)	2.5 ml (� tsp) every 4-6 hours
2-6 years (24-47lbs)	5 ml (1 tsp) every 4-6 hours
6-11 years (48-95lbs)	10ml (2 tsp) every 4-6 hours

Under six months	Consult physician
6-11 months (12-17 lbs)	0.8 ml (1 dropper) every 4-6 hrs. (max 4 doses/day)
12-23 months (18-23 lbs)	1.2 ml (1 � dropper) every 4-6 hrs. (max 4 doses/day)
2-3 years (24-35 lbs)	1.6 ml (2 droppers) every 4-6 hrs. (max 4 doses/day)
>3 years (>35 lbs)	Use Children's liquid

Under six months	Consult physician
6-11 months (12-17 lbs)	0.8 ml (1 dropper) every 4-6 hrs. (max 4 doses/day)
12-23 months (18-23 lbs)	1.2 ml (1 � dropper) every 4-6 hrs. (max 4 doses/day)
2-3 years (24-35 lbs)	1.6 ml (2 droppers) every 4-6 hrs. (max 4 doses/day)
>35 pounds	Use Children's liquid

Under six months	Consult physician
6-11 months (12-17 lbs)	0.8 ml (1 dropper) every 4-6 hrs. (max 4 doses/day)
12-23 months (18-23 lbs)	1.2 ml (1 � dropper) every 4-6 hrs. (max 4 doses/day)
2-6 years (24-47 lbs)	1.6 ml (2 droppers) every 4-6 hrs. (max 4 doses/day)
>6 years	Use Children's liquid

<6 months (<14lbs)	Not recommended
6-11 months (14-17lbs)	1.25 ml (� tsp) every 4-6 hours
12-23 months (18-23lbs)	2.5 ml (� tsp) every 4-6 hours
2-6 years (24-47lbs)	5 ml (1 tsp) every 4-6 hours
6-12 years (48-95lbs)	10ml (2 tsp) every 4-6 hours
>12 years (>95lbs)	20ml (4 tsp) every 4-6 hours

<2 years	Use Liquid or Drops
2-6 years (24-47lbs)	1 tablet every 4-6 hours
6-12 years (48-95lbs)	2 tablets every 4-6 hours
>12 years (>95lbs)	4 tablets every 4-6 hours

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