Benadryl Dosing for Children

Generic Name: diphenhydramine (DYE fen HYE dra meen)
Brand Names: Allermax, Banophen, Benadryl, Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid, Diphedryl, Diphenhist, Dytuss, Nytol QuickCaps, Silphen Cough, Simply Sleep, Sleepinal, Sominex, Theraflu Thin Strips Multi Symptom, Tranquil, Triaminic Thin Strips Allergy, Twilite, Unisom Sleepgels Maximum Strength, Valu-Dryl, Z-Sleep plus many others

Child’s weight (pounds)	20-24	25-37	38-49	50-99	100+	lbs.
Liquid 12.5 mg/ 5 milliliters (mL)	4	5	7.5	10	—	mL
Liquid 12.5 mg/ 1 teaspoon (tsp)	¾	1	1½	2	—	tsp
Chewable 12.5 mg	—	1	1½	2	4	tablets
Tablets 25 mg	—	½	½	1	2	tablets
Capsules 25 mg	—	—	—	1	2	caps

When to Use. Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives and itching.

Table Notes:

Age Limits. For allergic reactions, do not use under 1 year of age. Factor: it causes most infants to be drowsy. For colds, not recommended at any age. Reason: no tested advantages. It ought to not be offered if under 4 years old. If under 6 years, do not give items with more than one ingredient in them (FDA suggestion 2008).
Dose. Discover the child’s weight in the top row of the dose table. Look below the appropriate weight for the dose based upon the item you have.
Procedure the Dosage. Syringes and droppers are more precise than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that includes the medication. If not, you can get a med syringe at drug stores. If you use a teaspoon, it needs to be a determining spoon. Factor: routine spoons are not dependable. Remember 1 level teaspoon equates to 5 mL and that 1/2 teaspoon equals 2.5 mL.
Adult Dose. 50 mg
How Frequently. Repeat every 6 hours as needed.
Children’s Benadryl Fastmelts. Each fastmelt tablet equals 12.5 mg. They are dosed the like chewable tablets.