|
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).
Parent Care for Pediatric Symptoms. Copyright © 2000. Barton D. Schmitt, MD, FAAP