Dexbrompheniramine/Pseudoephedrine Dosage

There are several manufacturers of this medication with different strengths of each ingredient, different dosage forms (e.g., tablet, solution), and different age cut-offs. The dose might slightly differ depending on which manufacturer of the medication you have.

Be sure to check the medication box carefully for specific directions. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about your product. There are a few examples of products listed below.

Tablets

Acticon and Conex: Each tablet contains 2 mg of dexbrompheniramine and 60 mg of pseudoephedrine.

• Adults and children 12 years and older: The typical dose is 1 tablet by mouth every 4 to 6 hours while you're having symptoms. Don't use more than 4 tablets in a 24-hour period.
• Children ages 6 to less than 12 years old: The typical dose is one-half tablet by mouth every 4 to 6 hours while your child is having symptoms. Don't use more than 2 tablets in a 24-hour period.
• Children under 6 years old: Ask your child's provider.

Oral solution

Acticon: Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains 2 mg of dexbrompheniramine and 60 mg of pseudoephedrine.

• Adults and children 12 years and older: The typical dose is 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) by mouth every 4 to 6 hours while you're having symptoms. Don't use more than 4 doses in a 24-hour period.
• Children under 12 years old: Ask your child's provider.

BIO-CNEX and Conex: Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains 1 mg of dexbrompheniramine and 30 mg of pseudoephedrine.

• Adults and children 12 years and older: The typical dose is 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls) by mouth every 4 to 6 hours while you're having symptoms. Don't use more than 4 doses in a 24-hour period.
• Children ages 6 to less than 12 years: The typical dose is 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) by mouth every 4 to 6 hours while your child is having symptoms. Don't use more than 4 doses in a 24-hour period.
• Children under 6 years old: Ask your child's provider.