Dosage
Dextromethorphan's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 10 to 20 mg | 15 (15) | 6 hourly | PO | |
| 30 mg | 30 (30) | 6 hourly | PO | (to a maximum of 120mg in 24hours) |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 5 to 10 mg | 7.5 (7.5) | 4 hourly | | To a maximum of 60 mg in 24 hours. |
| 7.5 mg | 7.5 (7.5) | 6 hourly | | 3 or 4 times a day |
| 2.5 to 5 mg | 3.8 (3.75) | 4 hourly | Oral | To a maximum of 30mg in 24hour (2-6 year) |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 0.312 mg/kg | 0.31 (0.312) | 8 hourly | Oral | |