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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.

Quotation marksDifferent medicines have different ingredients as well as different doses and concentrations.Quotation marks

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  • *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
  • Use as Directed.