CHLORPHENIRAMINE DOSAGE (ANTIHISTAMINE)

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)