Itching/Allergies

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

*Children 12 years and older may take the adult strength (25 mg) Benegryl 1 to 2 tablets every 4 - 6 hours.

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

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Dose Table for every 6 - 8 hours
NEVER GIVE TO INFANTS LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD
Child's Weight (pounds) Dosage (12.5 mg per 5 ml / 1 tsp)
18 - 23 1/2  to 3/4 tsp (2.5 ml to 3.75 ml)
24 - 35 1 tsp (5 ml)
36 - 47 1 1/2 tsp (7.5 ml)
48 - 59 2 tsp (10 ml)
60 - 71 2 1/2 tsp (12.5 ml)
72 + 3 tsp (15 ml)
*Children 12 years and older may take the adult strength (25 mg) Benegryl 1 to 2 tablets every 4 - 6 hours.

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

Click here for more information regarding OTC allergy medicine dosing.

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

*Children 12 years and older may take the adult strength (25 mg) Benegryl 1 to 2 tablets every 4 - 6 hours.

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

Click here for more information regarding OTC allergy medicine dosing.