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Diphenhydramine Dosage (BENADRYL)

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DO NOT GIVE ANY MEDICATION BEFORE CONSULTING YOUR PEDIATRICIAN

Benadryl is an antihistamine and is used to decrease the symtoms of allergies and allergic reactions.

Benadryl causes sedations! DO NOT USE IN CHILDREN UNDER 1 YEAR OF AGE.
Dose is given every 6-8 hours as needed.
Always use medicine dropper that came with medication!!!

Weight Dosage Amount Liquid
12.5 mg/5 ml (tsp)
Chewable
12.5 mg
Capsule
25 mg
17-21 lbs.10 mg
¾ tsp=
3.75 ml=
9.375 mg


22-32 lbs.
12.5 mg
1 tsp=
5 ml=
12.5 mg
1 tablet
33-42 lbs.
19 mg1½ tsp=
7.5 ml=
18.75 mg
1½ tablets

43-53 lbs.
25 mg2 tsp=
10 ml=
25 mg
2 tablets
1 capsule
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 24 November 2011 05:45 )  
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