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A member asked:

Can i give my son phenylephrine 10mg for congestion from a bad cold? he's almost 10 and weighs 78 pounds.

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Correct dose: Phenylephrine 10 mg dose is the correct dose for age and weight.

Answered 3/17/2017

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