Recommended brands: Vick’s Children’s DayQuil Allergy (6 months and up) With a Fever reducer: Children’s Tylenol Cold Liquid (6 months and up) Children’s Tylenol Cold Chewables (2 years and up) When to Use Runny nose, nasal congestion, chest congestion, and fever. I only use a combination medication like this if my child’s symptoms are interfering […]
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 […]
Decongestants
Recommended Brands Click on desired brand for dosing chart Dimetapp Decongestant Pediatric Drops (6 months to 3 years) Triaminic AM Decongestant (6 months and up) Triaminic Infant Oral Decongestant Drops (6 months to 3 years) Pediacare Infant Decongestant Drops (6 months to 3 years) Sudafed Pediatric Nasal Decongestant Oral Drops (6 months to 6 years) […]
Decongestant Nose Spray
Suggested uses: Severe nasal congestion, stubborn nosebleeds. Decongestant nose sprays can quickly open congested nasal passages caused by colds, allergies, or sinus infections. I think of these sprays as a “quick-fix” when I am miserably congested, especially when trying to fall asleep. Decongestant nose sprays are only for short-term use, though, as there is a […]
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 […]
Dimetapp Decongestant Pediatric Drops
Ingredients Per 0.8ml oral drops: Pseudoephedrine 7.5mg (Decongestant) WHEN TO USE Nasal congestion, mild runny nose. 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 help relieve runny nose a bit. I like to use decongestants during the day […]
Pediacare Cough & Cold Liquid
Ingredients Per 5ml (1tsp): Chlorpheniramine maleate 1mg (antihistamine) Pseudoephedrine HCL 15mg (decongestant) Dextromethorphan HBr 5mg (cough suppressant) WHEN TO USE Frequent cough, runny nose, nasal congestion, chest congestion. I only use a cold medication like this if my child’s symptoms are interfering with sleep, eating or if they are generally miserable with congestion. The antihistamine […]
Pediacare Cough & Cold Tabs
Ingredients Per tablet: Chlorpheniramine maleate 1mg (antihistamine) Pseudoephedrine HCL 15mg (decongestant) Dextromethorphan HBr 5mg (cough suppressant) WHEN TO USE Frequent cough, runny nose, nasal congestion, chest congestion. I only use a cold medication like this if my child’s symptoms are interfering with sleep, eating or if they are generally miserable with congestion. The antihistamine and […]
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. […]
Pediacare Night Rest Liquid
Ingredients Per 5ml (1tsp): Chlorpheniramine maleate 1mg (antihistamine) Pseudoephedrine HCL 15mg (decongestant) Dextromethorphan HBr 7.5mg (cough suppressant) WHEN TO USE Frequent cough, runny nose, nasal congestion, chest congestion. I only use a cold medication like this if my child’s symptoms are interfering with sleep, eating or if they are generally miserable with congestion. The antihistamine […]
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 […]