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
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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 |