Cold Medicines

Medicine May Give Every 2-6 mo. 6-9 mo. 9-12 mo. 12 mo+ 2 yr+ 7 yr+
Benadryl Syrup 4-6 hours 1.25mL 1/4 tsp. 2.5mL 1/2 tsp. 3.75mL 3/4 tsp. 5mL 1 tsp. 2 tsp. 2 tsp.
Claritin once daily 1.25mL 1/4 tsp. 2.5mL 1/2 tsp. 3.75mL 3/4 tsp. 5mL 1 tsp. 1 tsp. 1-1/2 tsp.
Zyrtec once daily 1.25mL 1/4 tsp. 2.5mL 1/2 tsp. 3.75mL 3/4 tsp. 5mL 1 tsp. 2 tsp. 3 tsp.
Dimetapp Cold & Allergy 4-6 hours 1.25mL 1/4 tsp. 2.5mL 1/2 tsp. 3.75mL 3/4 tsp. 5mL 1 tsp. 2 tsp. 3 tsp.
Mucinex Cold & Allergy 4-6 hours 1.25mL 2.5mL 3.75mL 5 mL 2 tsp. 2-1/2 tsp.
Sudafed Syrup 6 hours Do not use Do not use Do not use 5 mL 5 mL 1-1/2 tsp.

Dosages for cold medicines for different weights and ages

Customized from Cold Medicines v0.1 7/8/2025