Benadryl Dosage Chart for Children

Find the recommended amount of Benadryl to give your child based on age and weight using the St. Louis Children's Hospital Benadryl dosage chart . Learn when to use Benadryl , how to measure the dose, and what products are available.

DIPHENHYDRAMINE ( BENADRYL ) DOSAGE CHARTS Note: Give every 6 hours if needed, for allergies or as directed by your doctor. DO NOT GIVE MORE THAN 4 DOSES IN 24 HOURS. Do NOT use with any other medicine containing diphenhydramine.
Benadryl Dosage by Weight

Use our Benadryl dosage chart to find the right diphenhydramine dose by weight for adults and children. Includes weight-based calculations and max dosing guidance.
Find BENADRYL ® dosage information for adults, children, and toddlers and learn how much you and your family should take with our allergy medicine product-dosing guide.

Benadryl Dosing Guide
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamine used to treat allergy symptoms, such as sneezing and runny nose. It's safe for most adults and children ages 6 and older to take at recommended dosages . The typical adult Benadryl dosage is 1 to 2 tablets or capsules by mouth every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Adults ages 65 and older should contact a healthcare professional ...
Find the recommended dosage of Benadryl for children and adults based on weight and age. Learn how to measure and repeat the dosage safely and accurately.

Benadryl Dosage Calculator
Home › Health › Benadryl Dosage Calculator Benadryl Dosage Calculator Calculate the appropriate diphenhydramine ( Benadryl ®) dose based on body weight, age, and formulation. This tool supports liquid, chewable, tablet, and capsule forms for both children and adults.
Benadryl is a brand) name for diphenhydramine hydrochloride, a sedating antihistamine used to treat allergies, sleep problems, and motion sickness. The recommended dosage of Benadryl by condition is as follows.

PDF Benadryl Dosing Chart
Benadryl is an antihistamine, so it can be used for allergic reactions, allergies and for cough/cold symptoms. It can be given every 6 hours. Benadryl comes in Children's Liquid Suspension, Children's Chewable Tablets, Children's Meltaway Strips or Adult Tablets.








Find the recommended dosage of diphenhydramine for various conditions, such as allergies, insomnia, motion sickness, and extrapyramidal reaction. Compare the oral and parenteral forms, and learn about the maximum dose, adjustments, and precautions.