Children's Cough Medicine: Effective Relief for Kids

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Delsym® Cough+ Chest Congestion DM Liquid

DAY & NIGHT

Delsym® 12 Hour Orange Flavored Cough Liquid

NIGHT & DAY

Delsym® 12 Hour Grape Flavored Children’s Cough Liquid

DAY & NIGHT

Don’t let cough and cold symptoms slow your little ones down. Delsym® children’s cough medicine contains safe active ingredients to block the cough reflex and help your kids feel like themselves again.

Gentle and Effective Children’s Cough Medicine Formulas for Children

With Delsym^® kids’ cough medicine, you can give your child gentle, long-lasting comfort in an easy-to-take dose. Delsym^® uses doctor-trusted ingredients for dependable relief from a range of cold symptoms, including:

Dextromethorphan to suppress the urge to cough, found in Delsym^® Children’s Cough Liquid products
Guaifenesin to thin and loosen mucus, found in Delsym^® Children’s Cough+ Chest Congestion DM Cough Liquid
Acetaminophen, a pain reliever and fever reducer, found in Delsym^® Children's Cough+ Cold Nighttime Flavored Liquid
Diphenhydramine to promote a restful night’s sleep, found in Delsym^® Children's Cough+ Cold Nighttime Flavored Liquid
Phenylephrine to relieve a stuffy nose, found in Delsym^® Children's Cough+ Cold Nighttime Flavored Liquid

Available in Tasty Flavors and Liquid Form

Children's Delsym^® liquid cough medicine is formulated to limit fuss and maximize comfort. It goes down smoothly and comes in kid-friendly flavors (like berry, cherry, orange, and grape) so you can skip the protests and get straight to cough relief.

Kids Delsym^®’s liquid formula coats and soothes the throat as it goes down, with no need to swallow a pill. It’s a faster, easier way to calm your child’s cough and move forward with your family’s day.

Which Formula Suits Your Child Best?

Match your child’s needs to a Delsym^® formula:

For stubborn coughs that require daytime and nighttime support, choose Delsym^® for Kids Cough Day/Night Combo Pack.
For 12 hours of uninterrupted cough relief that lasts all day or night, without having to re-up the dose, choose 12 Hour Delsym^® Children’s Cough Medicine Grape.
For multi-symptom cold relief that helps your child fall asleep, choose Delsym® Children's Cough+ Cold Nighttime Flavored Liquid.

Looking for a children's Delsym® dosage chart by weight? Children’s Delsym® medicine is dosed by age, not weight. Refer to these children's Delsym® dosages for accurate recommendations:

	Delsym^® 12 Hour Children’s Cough Liquid	Delsym^® Children’s Cough+ Chest Congestion DM Cough Liquid	Delsym^® Children's Cough Plus Chest Congestion DM	Children's Delsym^® Cough+ Cold Nighttime
Adults and children 12 years of age and over	10 mL every 12 hours not to exceed 20 mL in 24 hours	10 mL - 20 mL every 4 hours	10 mL - 20 mL every 4 hours	10 mL - 20 mL every 4 hours
Children 6 to under 12 years of age	5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 10 mL in 24 hours	5 mL - 10 mL every 4 hours	5 mL - 10 mL every 4 hours	5 mL - 10 mL every 4 hours
Children 4 to under 6 years of age	2.5 mL every 12 hours, not to exceed 5 mL in 24 hours	2.5 mL - 5 mL every 4 hours	2.5 mL - 5 mL every 4 hours	2.5 mL - 5 mL every 4 hours
Children under 4 years of age	Do not use	Do not use	Do not use	Do not use

Looking for a Children's Delsym^® dosage for 2-year-olds, or a Children's Delsym^® dosage for 3-year-olds? Children’s Delsym^® isn’t recommended for children under age 4. For a Children's Delsym^® dosage for 4-year-olds, refer to the dosage for children 4 to under 6 years of age.

Can Kids Take Delsym^® Daily?

Kids can take Delsym^® for up to 7 consecutive days, or as directed. If cough and cold symptoms persist beyond this window, contact your child’s pediatrician for further guidance.