| Child’s Weight (pounds) | 20-24 | 25-37 | 38-49 | 50-99 | 100+ | lbs |
| Liquid 12.5 mg/1 teaspoon (tsp) | 3/4 | 1 | 1 1/2 | 2 | — | tsp |
| Liquid 12.5 mg/5 milliliters (ml) | 4 | 5 | 7.5 | 10 | — | ml |
| Chewable 12.5 mg | — | 1 | 1 1/2 | 2 | 4 | tablets |
| Tablets 25 mg | — | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1 | 2 | tablets |
| Capsules 25 mg | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | caps |
Indications: Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives and itching.
Table Notes:
AGE LIMITS: For allergies, don’t use under 1 year of age (Reason: it’s a sedative). For colds, not recommended at any age (Reason: no proven benefits) and should be avoided if under 4 years old. Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under 6 years of age (Reason: FDA recommendations 10/2008).
DOSAGE: Determine by finding child’s weight in the top row of the dosage table
MEASURING the DOSAGE: Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medication. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. Regular spoons are not reliable. Also, remember that 1 level teaspoon equals 5 ml and that ½ teaspoon equals 2.5 ml.
FREQUENCY: Repeat every 6 hours as needed
ADULT DOSAGE: 50 mg
CHILDREN’S BENADRYL FASTMELTS: Each fastmelt tablet contains the equivalent of 12.5 mg of Diphenhydramine HCL and dosed the same as chewable tablets
Last Updated
5/5/2015
Source: www.healthychildren.org
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