Benadryl (diphenhydramine)

Benadryl may be given every 6 hours as needed for allergic reactions, itching or to help relieve runny nose and sneezing due to a cold or allergies

Weight (pounds)

Children's Benadryl Liquid

(12.5mg/5ml)

Benadryl Fastmelt

Chewable Tablets

(12.5 mg/tablet)

Benadryl tablets

(25mg/tablet)

12-17

 

1/2 teaspoon or 2.5 ml

 

 

18-23

 

3/4 teaspoon or 3.75 ml

 

 

24-35

 

1 teaspoon or 5 ml

1

 

36-47

 

1 1/2 teaspoon or 7.5 ml

1

 

48-99

 

2 teaspoons or 10 ml

2

1

100+

4 teaspoons or 20 ml

4

2