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| BENADRYL DOSAGE (ANTIHISTAMINE) |
| Child's weight more than (pounds) |
20 |
25 |
38 |
50 |
100 |
lbs. |
| Total amount (mg) |
10 |
12.5 |
19 |
25 |
50 |
mg |
| Liquid 12.5mg/5ml (tsp) |
3/4 |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
-- |
tsp |
| Chewable 12.5 mg |
-- |
1 |
1½ |
2 |
4 |
tablets |
| Capsules 25 mg |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1 |
2 |
caps |
• Benadryl Dosage: determine by finding your child's weight in the top row of the dosage table.
• Adult dose: 50 mg.
• Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed.
• Don't use under 1 year of age (reason: it's a sedative).
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