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Dyson Medical | 2222 N. Craycroft Rd, Ste#150, Tucson, AZ 85712

We have extended hours on Tuesdays from 8:00AM to 7:00PM
Our walk in hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 11:00am and 1:00pm – 4:00pm

(520) 202-3488

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Benadryl/diphenhydramine doses

How Supplied

  • Liquid 12.5 mg per 5 ml
  • Chewable tablet 12.5 mg
  • Tablets 25 mg

Dosing Chart

Dose every 4-6 hours
Side effects can include drowsiness or excitability

Age Liquid 12.5 mg/5 ml Chewable Tablets 12.5 mg each Tablets 25 mg each
14-17 lb & over 6 months 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) Use liquid Use liquid
17-21 lbs 3/4 tsp (3.75 ml) Use liquid Use liquid
22-32 lbs 1 tsp (5ml) Use liquid Use liquid
33-42 lbs 1-1 1/2tsp (5-7.5 ml) 1 tablet Use liquid
43-53 lbs 1-2 tsp (5-10 ml) 1-2 tablets 1 tablet
54-64 lbs 1-2 tsp (5-10 ml) 1-2 tablets 1 tablet
65-75 lbs 1-2 tsp (5-10 ml) 1-2 tablets 1 tablet
76-86 lbs 1-2 tsp (5-10 ml) 1-2 tablets 1 tablet
> 86 lbs 2-4 tsp (10-20 ml) 2-4 tablets 1-2 tablets