Get the dose of over-the-counter sudafed PE (phenylephrine) liquid to give a child based on the weight of the child in lbs or kg.

Sudafed PE Liquid
(Phenylephrine 2.5 mg / 5 ml)

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Give 5 ml ( 1 teaspoonful ) by mouth every 4 to 6 hours.

(Max. 6 times in 24 hours)

5 ml

Give with or without food
Give last dose 2 hours before bedtime.
Do not give more than 6 doses in 24 hours. No matter how congested the child is.
We generally prefer the nasal spray to this.

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Give 7.5 ml ( 1½ teaspoonful ) by mouth every 4 to 6 hours.

(Max. 6 times in 24 hours)

7.5 ml

Give with or without food
Give last dose 2 hours before bedtime.
Do not give more than 6 doses in 24 hours. No matter how congested the child is.
We generally prefer the nasal spray to this.

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Give 10 ml ( 2 teaspoonfuls ) by mouth every 4 to 6 hours.

(Max. 6 times in 24 hours)

10 ml

Give with or without food
Give last dose 2 hours before bedtime.
Do not give more than 6 doses in 24 hours. No matter how congested the child is.
We generally prefer the nasal spray to this.

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If this is correct:

Give 10 ml ( 2 teaspoonfuls ) by mouth every 4 to 6 hours.

(Max. 6 times in 24 hours)

10 ml

Give with or without food
Give last dose 2 hours before bedtime.
Do not give more than 6 doses in 24 hours. No matter how congested the child is.
We generally prefer the nasal spray to this.

Save New Dose

If this is correct:

Give 10 ml ( 2 teaspoonfuls ) by mouth every 4 to 6 hours.

(Max. 6 times in 24 hours)

10 ml

Give with or without food
Give last dose 2 hours before bedtime.
Do not give more than 6 doses in 24 hours. No matter how congested the child is.
We generally prefer the nasal spray to this.

Save New Dose

If this is correct:

Give 10 ml ( 2 teaspoonfuls ) by mouth every 4 to 6 hours.

(Max. 6 times in 24 hours)

10 ml

Give with or without food
Give last dose 2 hours before bedtime.
Do not give more than 6 doses in 24 hours. No matter how congested the child is.
We generally prefer the nasal spray to this.

Save New Dose

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