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| Antihistamine ONLY | Benadryl Allergy Liquid 12.5 mg/ 5ml |
Benadryl l Dye-free Allergy
Liquid 12.5 mg/5ml |
Benadryl Allergy FASTMELT® Tablets
12.5 mg/tab |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flavor | Cherry | Bubble Gum | Grape |
| Dosing Frequency | Every 4-6 hours | Every 4-6 hours | Every 4-6 hours |
| Under 3 months | Do not use | Do not use | Do not use |
| 4-11 mos. 12-17 lbs. |
Do not use | Do not use | Do not use |
| 12-23 mos. 18-23 lbs. |
Do not use | Do not use | Do not use |
| 2-3 yrs. 24-35 lbs. |
Do not use unless directed by doctor | Do not use unless directed by doctor | Do not use unless directed by doctor |
| 4-5 yrs. 36-47 lbs. |
Do not use unless directed by doctor | Do not use unless directed by doctor | Do not use unless directed by doctor |
| 6-8 yrs. 48-59 lbs. |
1 to 2 tsp | 1 to 2 tsp | 1 to 2 tablets |
| 9-10 yrs. 60-71 lbs. |
1 to 2 tsp | 1 to 2 tsp | 1 to 2 tablets |
| 11 yrs. 71-95 lbs. |
1 to 2 tsp | 1 to 2 tsp | 1 to 2 tablets |
| 12 + yrs. 96 + lbs. |
2 tsp | 2 tsp | 1 to 2 tablets |
Now that you know the dose, do you know for sure whether Baby's symptoms mean a cold or allergies—or even asthma? (Take the quiz!). And see what our experts have to say about giving children Benadryl on long trips and whether it's OK to give antihistamines to kids to help them sleep.
