Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Dosing Chart
May use every 6 hours as needed
| Wt | Diphenhydramine Liquid Suspension (12.5 mg/5 ml) |
Diphenhydramine Chewable Tablets (12.5 mg) |
Diphenhydramine Tablets (25 mg) |
Diphenhydramine Capsule (25 mg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-24 lbs | 4 ml | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 25-37 lbs | 5 ml | 1 tab | 0.5 tab | N/A |
| 38-49 lbs | 7.5 ml | 1.5 tab | 0.75 tab | N/A |
| 50-99 lbs | 10 ml | 2 tabs | 1 tab | 1 tab |
| 100+ lbs | N/A | 4 tabs | 2 tabs | 2 tabs |