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Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)
Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)
Age range: 6 years and older for nasal allergies
Can be used in younger children at the discretion of the provider
Use: allergic reactions, nasal allergies, and hives
Frequency: every 6 hours as needed
It is dosed based on weight, see below for appropriate dosing. If you have questions, just give us a call!
Remember, dosing syringes are more accurate than other methods of measurement.
Child's Weight (pounds)
20-24 lbs
25-37 lbs
38-49 lbs
50-99 lbs
100+ lbs
Liquid
(12.5mg/5 mL)
4 mL
5 mL
7.5 mL
10 mL
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Chewable
(12.5 mg)
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1 tab
1.5 tabs
2 tabs
4 tabs
Tablets
(25 mg)
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0.5 tab
0.5 tab
1 tab
2 tabs
Capsules
(25 mg)
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1 cap
2 caps
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