Dextromethorphan
Indication
- Cough suppressant. Dextromethorphan (DM) is present in most cough syrups.
Dextrometorfán
Indicación:
- Supresor de la Tos. Dextrometorfán (DM) está presente en la mayoría de jarabes para la tos.
Dosage Table
Dextromethorphan Dosage Table | ||||||||
Child's weight (pounds) | 16-31 | 32-47 | 48-63 | 64-79 | 80-95 | 96-129 | 130+ | lbs |
Liquid 5 mg/ 1 teaspoon (tsp) | ½ | 1 | 1½ | 2 | 2½ | 3 | -- | tsp |
Liquid 5 mg/ 5 milliliters (ml) | 2.5 | 5 | 7.5 | 10 | 12.5 | 15 | -- | ml |
Liquid 7.5 mg/1 teaspoon (tsp) | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | 1½ | 2 | 3 | tsp |
Liquid 7.5 mg/ 5 milliliters (ml) | -- | -- | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 10 | 15 | ml |
Liquid 10 mg/1 teaspoon (tsp) | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | 1½ | 2 | tsp |
Liquid 10 mg/ 5 milliliters (ml) | -- | -- | -- | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 10 | ml |
La Tabla de Dosificación
Tabla de Dosis de Dextrometorfán | ||||||||
El niño(a) pesa (libras) | 16-31 | 32-47 | 48-63 | 64-79 | 80-95 | 96-129 | 130+ | libras |
Líquido 5 mg/5 ml (cucharidita) | ½ | 1 | 1½ | 2 | 2½ | 3 | -- | cucharidita |
Líquido 7.5 mg/5 ml (cucharidita) | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | 1½ | 2 | 3 | cucharidita |
Líquido 10 mg/5 ml (cucharidita) | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | 1½ | 2 | cucharidita |
Notes
Table Notes:
- AGE LIMIT: Don’t use under 4 years of age.
- Over 4 years of age: NOT recommended as primary treatment of cough. Use HONEY instead.
- Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under 6 years of age. (Reason: FDA recommendations 10/2008).
- DOSAGE: Determine by finding child's weight in the top row of the dosage table.
- MEASURING the DOSAGE: Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medication. If not, medicine syringes are available at pharmacies. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. Regular spoons are not reliable. Also, remember that 1 level teaspoon equals 5 ml and that ½ teaspoon equals 2.5 ml.
- FREQUENCY: Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed
- ADULT DOSE: 20 mg
Notas
Notas:
- LIMITES DE EDAD: No lo use en niños(as) menores de 4 años de edad. NO se recomienda como tratamiento primario de toz. En cambio, utilize miel. Evite productos con ingredientes múltiples en niños menores de 6 años de edad (Recomendaciónes de AAP 10/2008).
- DOSIS: Se determina encontrando el peso de su niño(a) en la línea de arriba de la tabla de dosis.
- DOSIS DE ADULTO: 20 mg
- FREQUENCIA: Repita cada 6-8 horas cuando sea necesario
- MEDIR la DOSIS: las jeringas y los goteros son más exactos que las cucharas pequeñas. Si es posible, utilice la jeringa o el gotero del medicamento. Si utiliza una cuchara pequeña debe ser una cuchara medidora. Las cucharas normales no son fiables. Además, recuerde que, 1 cuchara pequeña plana equivale a 5 ml y ½ de una cuchara pequeña equivale a 2.5 ml.
Disclaimer: This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.
Copyright: Copyright 1994-2012 Barton D. Schmitt, M.D.
Author and Senior Reviewer: Barton D. Schmitt, M.D.
Last Revised: 8/13/2011 12:07:15 PM
Content Set: Pediatric HouseCalls Symptom Checker
Version Year: 2012
Disclaimer: This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.
Copyright: Copyright 1994-2012 Barton D. Schmitt, M.D.
Author and Senior Reviewer: Barton D. Schmitt, M.D.
Last Revised: 8/13/2011 12:07:15 PM
Content Set: Pediatric HouseCalls Symptom Checker
Version Year: 2012
