Medication Dosages - Pediacare Infant Decongestant Drops

PediaCare Infant Decongestant Drops

Ingredients:
per 0.8ml oral drops

Pseudoephedrine 7.5mg (Decongestant)

When to Use:
Nasal congestion, mild runny nose. Using a Decongestant will clear nasal passages making it easier to breath through the nose. It also has a mild drying effect so it will help relieve a runny nose a bit. Use decongestants during the day because they won't make your child drowsy. This is important if your child is going to school. For the child who is "sick at home" I rarely use decongestants by themselves. If your child is miserable enough to need a medication, there is usually a cough or severe runny nose along with the congestion. Use an antihistamine-decongestant combination and maybe a cough suppressant to help them sleep or to relieve a severe runny nose or cough.

Safety:
If your infant is under six-months-old, please consult your pediatrician before using this medication. The main side effect is over-stimulation. Uncommon side effects are headache, upset stomach and dizziness. If your child has a history of seizures, high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid disease or is taking medications for any of these conditions, consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Dosing Chart:
Be sure to use supplied dropper:
1/2 dropper = 0.4ml
1 dropper = 0.8ml
Dosing for pseudoephedrine drops 7.5mg/0.8ml: