| Child's Age | 6-9 Months | 9-15 Months | 15-24 Months | 2-5 Years | 6+ Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid 12.5 mg/ 5 milliliters (mLs) | 1.25 mLs | 2.5 mls | 3.75 mls | 5 mLs | 10 mLs | mL |
| Chewable 12.5 mg | -- | - | - | 1 | 1-2 | tablets |
When to Use. Treatment of allergic reactions, nasal allergies, hives and itching.
Table Notes:
- AGE LIMITS. For allergies, don't use under 6 months. For colds, not advised at any age. (Reason: no proven benefits).
- Use caution to ensure you are not give a multi-ingredient version on Benadryl.
- MEASURE the DOSE. Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons. If possible, use the syringe or dropper that comes with the medicine. If not, you can get a med syringe at drug stores. If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. (Reason: regular spoons are not reliable.) Keep in mind 1 level teaspoon equals 5 mL and that ½ teaspoon equals 2.5 mL.
- HOW OFTEN. Repeat every 6 hours as needed.
- CHILDREN’S BENADRYL FASTMELTS. Each fastmelt tablet equals 12.5 mg. They are dosed the same as chewable tablets.
Benadryl (red) Syrup 12.5 mg/5 mL / 1 tsp
May Give Every 6 - 8 hours- 6-9 months: 1.25 mLs
- 9-15 months: 2.5 mLs
- 15-24 months: 3.75 mLs
- 2-5 years: 5 mLs
- 6+ years: 10 mLs
Benadryl Chews 12.5 mg
May Give Every 6 - 8 hours- 2-5 years: 1 tablet
- 6+ years: 1-2 tablets