4579 South Cobb Drive, Suite 300, Smyrna, GA 30080

(404) 699-1339

Cough Medicines

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ: The FDA acknowledges that the ingredients in these cough and cold products have not been tested by today’s standards to identify their levels of efficacy and safety. While further studies are pending, the manufacturers are voluntarily relabeling their recommended use of these products to “Do Not Use” in children less than 4 years of age. Given the need for further research, the dosages listed below are the current recommendations of our practice.

Medicine NameMay Give Every14-17 lbs.
6-11 mo.
18-23 lbs.
12-23 mo.
24-35 lbs.
2-3 yr.
36-47 lbs.
4-5 yr.
48-59 lbs.
6-8 yr.
60-85 lbs.
9-11 yr.
Dosages for cough medicines in various weights and ages
Benylin DM Syrup6 hoursDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not Use1 3/4 tsp.2 tsp.2 tsp.
Delsym Syrup12 hoursDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not Use3/4 tsp.1 tsp.1 tsp.
Dimetapp DM6 hoursDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not Use1 1/2 tsp.2 tsp.3 tsp.
Donatussin Syrup4 – 6 hoursDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not Use1/4 tsp.1/2 tsp.3/4 tsp.
Robitussin DM Syrup4 hoursDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not Use1/2 tsp.1 tsp.1 tsp.

Atlanta Pediatric Partners

Address

4579 South Cobb Drive, Suite 300,
Smyrna, GA 30080

Office Hours

Monday  

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday  

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wednesday  

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday  

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Friday  

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday  

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday  

Closed