Question:
How much would i give my 4 yr. old. :?: I have a bottle but the
prescription label has gotten wet and i dont rememeber how much to
give him. If anyone could help i sure would appreciate it. :)
Thanks, sheena


Answer:
Hey Sheena, how are you doing? Tanafed contains two ingrediants,
Pseudoephedrine and Chlorpheniramine. The dosage of both is determine
by finding your child's weight. For example Chlorpheniramine:
Child's weight more than (pounds) 22 lbs. Total amount (mg) 1 mg
Liquid 2 mg/5 ml (tsp) tsp Tablets 4 mg. -- tablets For
example Pseudoephedrine: Child's weight (more than) 18 pounds
Total amount (mg) 7.5 mg. Infant drops 7.5 mg./.8 ml .8 ml
Liquid 15mg/5ml (tsp) tsp. Chewable 15 mg. -- tablets Tablets
30 mg. -- tablets Tablet 60 mg. -- tablets For additional
assistance, please visit St. Louis Childrens Hospital, keywords
Chlorpheniramine and Pseudoephedrine. Best
wishes,