Benadryl Dosing
Generic name: Diphenhydramine
| Weight | Liquid 12.5 mg/5 ml |
Chewables 12.5 mg |
Adult Tab 25mg |
| 3-6 Months (10-20 lbs) | 1/2 tsp | n/a | n/a |
| 6 mo-2yrs (20-35 lbs) | 1 tsp | 1 tab | n/a |
| 2 - 5 yrs (35-50 lbs) | 1 1/2 tsp | 1 tab | n/a |
| 6-12 years (>50 lbs) | 2 tsp | 2 tabs | 1 tab |
Children and teens 12 and older may take 25-50 mg every 6 hours.
Dosages may be repeated every 6-8 hours, and should not be given more than 4 times in a 24 hour period.
Benadryl is generally sedating, but it is important to note that it will have the opposite reaction with a small percentage of children causing agitation. Always monitor for side effects when giving any medication.
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