Delsym12 Hour Cough Relief Dosage
Generic name: Dextromethorphan 30mg in 5mL
Dosage form: extended-release suspension
Drug class: Antitussives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 10, 2025.
- shake bottle well before use
- measure only with dosing cup provided
- do not use dosing cup with other products
- dose as follows or as directed by a doctor
- mL = milliliter
| adults and children 12 years of age and over | 10 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 20 mL in 24 hours |
| children 6 to under 12 years of age | 5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 10 mL in 24 hours |
| children 4 to under 6 years of age | 2.5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 5 mL in 24 hours |
| children under 4 years of age | do not use |
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