Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a respiratory virus that usually causes symptoms of a mild cold, and is currently (as of fall 2022) experiencing a surge. Here’s Dr. Jim with a video describing why we’re seeing this surge in RSV, symptoms, prevention tips, at-home treatments, and advice for when to seek medical treatment. For those […]
Pediatricians Speak Out About Cesarean (C-Section) Births
Pediatricians Speak Out About Microbiome Insufficiencies from Cesarean Births Having attended over a thousand surgical births during my fifty years as a pediatrician, I first wish to point out two important facts: Surgical births are lifesaving for many babies. The current surgical procedures are much safer. With that in mind, pediatricians are becoming increasingly concerned […]
Cough Suppressant Dosage
Cough Suppressant Dosage for Child Recommended cough suppressants: Delsym (12 months and up) Benylin Pediatric (6 months and up) Robitussin Pediatric Cough Suppressant (6 months and up) See below for dosage charts. Ingredient: Dextromethorphan The Dextromethorphan (DM for short) is a cough suppressant. It acts by blocking the cough reflex center in the brain. It […]
Decongestant & Cough Suppressant
RECOMMENDED BRANDS: Click on medicine below for dosing chart. Triaminic AM Cough and Decongestant (6 months and up) Robitussin Pediatric Cough and Cold (6 months and up) Pediacare Infant’s Decongestant Plus Cough (6 months to 3 years) With a Fever reducer Infant Tylenol Cold and Cough (6 months to 3 years) Triaminic Sore Throat Liquid […]
Delsym
Ingredients Per 5 ml: Dextromethorphan 30mg (extended release cough suppressant) The Dextromethorphan (DM for short) is a cough suppressant. It acts by blocking the cough reflex center in the brain. It will offer temporary relief (a few hours) to that nagging cough caused by a “tickle” in the throat. DELSYM is different than other cough […]
Pediacare Infant Decongestant Plus Cough Drops
Ingredients Per 0.8ml (drops): Pseudoephedrine 7.5mg (decongestant) Dextromethorphan 2.5mg (cough suppressant) WHEN TO USE Frequent cough, nasal congestion, mild runny nose (Day time). An ideal use for this combination would be a child with congested nose (but not too itchy and runny) and an annoying frequent cough, but he’s well enough to go to school. […]
Robitussin Cough & Cold Infant Drops
Ingredients Per 2.5ml (drops): Pseudoephedrine 15mg (decongestant) Dextromethorphan 5mg (cough suppressant) Guaifenesin 100mg (expectorant) WHEN TO USE Frequent cough, nasal congestion, mild runny nose (Day time). An ideal use for this combination would be a child with congested nose (but not too itchy and runny) and an annoying frequent cough, but he’s well enough to […]
Robitussin DM Infant Drops
Ingredients Per 5 ml: Dextromethorphan 10mg (Cough Suppressant) Guaifenesin 200mg (Expectorant) WHEN TO USE Frequent cough, no runny nose or nasal congestion. I use this type of combination for dry coughs especially at night if the cough prevents my child from going to sleep or staying asleep. The combination of DM and the expectorant will […]
Robitussin Pediatric Cough & Cold
Ingredients Per 5ml: Pseudoephedrine 15mg (decongestant) Dextromethorphan 7.5mg (cough suppressant) WHEN TO USE Frequent cough, nasal congestion, mild runny nose (Day time). An ideal use for this combination would be a child with congested nose (but not too itchy and runny) and an annoying frequent cough, but he’s well enough to go to school. This […]
Robitussin Pediatric Cough Suppressant
Ingredients Per 5 ml: Dextromethorphan 7.5mg The Dextromethorphan (DM for short) is a cough suppressant. It acts by blocking the cough reflex center in the brain. It will offer temporary relief (a few hours) to that nagging cough caused by a “tickle” in the throat. WHEN TO USE Frequent cough, no runny nose or nasal […]
Robitussin DM Syrup
Ingredients Per 5 ml: Dextromethorphan 10mg (Cough Suppressant) Guaifenesin 100mg (Expectorant) WHEN TO USE Frequent cough, chest congestion, no runny nose or nasal congestion. I use this type of combination for dry coughs especially at night if the cough prevents my child from going to sleep or staying asleep. The combination of DM and the […]
Triaminic AM Cough + Decongestant Liquid
Ingredients Per 5ml: Pseudoephedrine 15mg (decongestant) Dextromethorphan 7.5mg (cough suppressant) WHEN TO USE Frequent cough, nasal congestion, mild runny nose (Day time). An ideal use for this combination would be a child with congested nose (but not too itchy and runny) and an annoying frequent cough, but he’s well enough to go to school. This […]