Itching/Allergies - Benadryl/Diphenhydramine
Benadryl (red) Syrup 12.5 mg/5 mL / 1 tsp
May Give Every 6 - 8 hours- 20-24 lbs. - 3/4 tsp.
- 25-37 lbs. - 1 tsp.
- 38-49 lbs. - 1 1/2 tsp.
- 50-99 lbs. - 2 tsp.
- 100+ lbs. - ------
Benadryl Chews 12.5 mg
May Give Every 6 - 8 hours- 20-24 lbs. - ------
- 25-37 lbs. - 1 tablet
- 38-49 lbs. - 1 1/2 tablets
- 50-99 lbs. - 2 tablets
- 100+ lbs. - 4 tablets
Benadryl Tablets 25 mg
May Give Every 6 - 8 hours- 20-24 lbs. - ------
- 25-37 lbs. - 1/2 tablet
- 38-49 lbs. - 1/2 tablet
- 50-99 lbs. - 1 tablet
- 100+ lbs. - 2 tablets
Benadryl Capsules 25 mg
May Give Every 6 - 8 hours- 20-24 lbs. - ------
- 25-37 lbs. - ------
- 38-49 lbs. - ------
- 50-99 lbs. - 1 capsule
- 100+ lbs. - 2 capsules
| Child's Weight (pounds) | 20 - 24 lbs. | 25 - 37 lbs. | 38 - 49 lbs. | 50 - 99 lbs. | 100+ lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid 12.5 mg/ 1 teaspoon (tsp.) | 3/4 tsp. | 1 tsp. | 1 1/2 tsp. | 2 tsp. | -- | |
| Liquid 12.5 mg/ 5 milliliters (ml.) | 4 ml. | 5 ml.. | 7.5 ml. | 10 ml. | -- | |
| Chewable 12.5 mg tablet | -- | 1 | 1 1/2 | 2 | 4 | |
| Tablets 25 mg | -- | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Capsules 25 mg | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 2 |
When to Use. Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives and itching.
Table Notes:
- DOSE. Find the child's weight in the top row of the dose table. Look below the correct weight for the dose
- MEASURE the DOSE. Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medicine. If not, you can get a med syringe at drug stores. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. (Reason: regular spoons are not reliable.) Keep in mind 1 level teaspoon equals 5 mL and that ½ teaspoon equals 2.5 mL.
- ADULT DOSE. 50 mg
- HOW OFTEN. Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed.
- CHILDREN’S BENADRYL FASTMELTS. Each fastmelt tablet equals 12.5 mg. They are dosed the same as chewable tablets.
Benadryl (red) Syrup 12.5 mg/5 mL / 1 tsp
May Give Every 6 - 8 hours- 20-24 lbs. - 3/4 tsp.
- 25-37 lbs. - 1 tsp.
- 38-49 lbs. - 1 1/2 tsp.
- 50-99 lbs. - 2 tsp.
- 100+ lbs. - ------
Benadryl Chews 12.5 mg
May Give Every 6 - 8 hours- 20-24 lbs. - ------
- 25-37 lbs. - 1 tablet
- 38-49 lbs. - 1 1/2 tablets
- 50-99 lbs. - 2 tablets
- 100+ lbs. - 4 tablets
Benadryl Tablets 25 mg
May Give Every 6 - 8 hours- 20-24 lbs. - ------
- 25-37 lbs. - 1/2 tablet
- 38-49 lbs. - 1/2 tablet
- 50-99 lbs. - 1 tablet
- 100+ lbs. - 2 tablets
Benadryl Capsules 25 mg
May Give Every 6 - 8 hours- 20-24 lbs. - ------
- 25-37 lbs. - ------
- 38-49 lbs. - ------
- 50-99 lbs. - 1 capsule
- 100+ lbs. - 2 capsules