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Proper Dosage for Children's Cold and Cough Medicine

Different medicines have different ingredients as well as different doses and concentrations.

Always remember:

  • Different medicines come with different dosing devices such as droppers and cups – always use the dosing device that comes with the product you have purchased.
  • Always use Robitussin products according to the label instructions on the package and bottle.
Cough Medicine Dosage for Children
  • Never give your child two or more medicines that have the same active ingredient at the same time.
  • Do not give adult-strength medicine to your child.
  • Use only the medicine that treats your child’s specific symptoms.
  • Do not use Robitussin medicines to make your child sleepy.

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We are aware of FDA’s proposed order to remove oral phenylephrine (PE) as a nasal decongestant from the OTC monograph. Note, FDA’s proposed order does not question the safety of oral PE, only efficacy. We have introduced several new formulations across our brand portfolios, to remove oral PE, to ensure product availability for consumers to treat their symptoms ahead of the 2024/2025 cold, cough, flu season and to provide new remedies and forms to ensure people have options.