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CHLORPHENIRAMINE DOSAGE (ANTIHISTAMINE) |
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|
Child's weight more than (pounds) |
22 |
33 |
44 |
55 |
66 |
77 |
88 |
lbs. |
|
Total amount (mg) |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
2½ |
3 |
3½ |
4 |
mg |
|
Liquid 2 mg/5 ml (tsp) |
½ |
¾ |
1 |
1 |
1½ |
1½ |
2 |
tsp |
|
Tablets 4 mg. |
-- |
-- |
½ |
½ |
½ |
1 |
1 |
tablets |
· AGE LIMIT:
- For allergies, don't use under 1 year of age (Reason: it's a sedative).
- For colds, not recommended at any age (Reason: no proven benefits) and should be avoided if under 2 years old.
- Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under 6 years of age.
- Reason: FDA recommendations 1/2008
· DOSAGE: Determine by finding child's weight in the top row of the dosage table
· ADULT DOSAGE: 4 mg. Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed
· 6-12 years DOSAGE: 8 mg long acting tablet every 12 hours as needed
· 12 years and older DOSAGE: 12 mg long acting tablet every 12 hours as needed
· Brompheniramine dosage is the same as chlorpheniramine dosage.
· CALCULATING DOSAGE: 0.05 mg/lb/dose (0.1 mg/kg/dose)