How much guaifenesin can a dog take?
Guaifenesin dosage for pets The standard dose for both cats and dogs is 3–5 mg per kilogram (kg) of body weight (1.35–2.25 mg per pound) every eight hours.
How much dextromethorphan can I have?
The maximum recommended daily dose of DXM is 120 mg; beyond that, intoxication and dangerous side effects begin to appear. A dose of 100-200 mg induces mild stimulation and euphoria.
How much guaifenesin can I take at once?
Doses of guaifenesin are usually taken 4 hourly as required, with a maximum of 4 doses in any 24 hour period. Do not take more than the amount recommended on the packaging of the medicine you have purchased. The maximum recommended adult dose of guaifenesin is a total of 2400mg per day.
Does dextromethorphan and guaifenesin make you sleepy?
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: breathing problems (such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, smoker’s cough), cough with blood or large amounts of mucus, liver problems. This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy.
How much mucinex should I give my dog?
The manufacturer’s recommended dosing is one-half tablet (50 mg/5 mg) every four hours for small dogs and cats and one tablet (100 mg/10 mg) every four hours for large dogs.
How much guaifenesin is toxic?
The acute toxicity of guaifenesin is low and overdosage is unlikely to produce serious toxic effects. In laboratory animals no toxicity resulted when guaifenesin was administered by stomach tube in doses up to 5 grams/kg.
How much dextromethorphan is too much for a child?
Children 4-6 years old: 15 mg orally twice daily, not to exceed 30 mg per day. Children 6-12 years: 30 mg orally twice daily, not to exceed 60 mg per day. Children over 12 years: 60 mg orally twice daily, not to exceed 120 mg per day.
Is it safe to take 800 mg of guaifenesin?
The maximum daily adult dosage of both regular and extended-release guaifenesin is 2.4 grams. It is generally recommended that adults take between 200 and 400 milligrams (mg.) of regular guaifenesin, every four hours.
Can you give liquid Mucinex to a dog?
Cough medications such as dextromethorphan (Robitussin) and guaifenesin (Mucinex) are sometimes used in pets, but should only be used as recommended by your vet.