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Benadryl Dosage Chart

BENADRYL (DIPHENHYDRAMINE)

NEVER GIVE TO A CHILD UNDER 1 YEAR OF AGE

Dose every 6 hours. We use Benadryl for the treatment of hives or itching. When an allergic reaction occurs, histamine

is released into the blood stream. It is the histamine that is responsible for the itching, sneezing or rash that sometimes

occurs. Benadryl is an “anti-histamine” that blocks these nuisances. Antihistamines can cause drowsiness, dry mouth

and at times an upset stomach. Some children have the opposite effect and get “hyper”, this is an inconvenience more

than a medical concern. Antihistamines can be given with antibiotics, Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, decongestants and

cough suppressants. Benadryl should not be given for Croup, since it dries the air passages.

Weight:

Liquid 12.5mg/5ml

Chewable Tablets 12.5mg each

Tablets 25mg each

17-21 lbs

3/4 tsp (3.75ml)

Use liquid

22-32 lbs

1 tsp (5ml)

1 tablet

Use liquid or chews

33-42 lbs

1 1/2 tsp (7.5ml)

1 1/2 tablet

Use liquid or chews

43-53 lbs

2 tsp (10ml)

2 tablets

1 tablet

54-64 lbs

2 1/2 tsp (12.5ml)

2 1/2 tablets

65-75 lbs

3 tsp (15ml)

3 tablets

76-86 lbs

3 1/2 tsp (17.5ml)

3 1/2 tablets

>86 lbs

4 tsp (20ml)

4 tablets

2 tablets

Benadryl Dosage Chart