Benadryl Capsule Dosage

25 to 50 mg every 4 to 6 hours.

Benadryl capsule dosage. Based upon body weight the recommended dosage is 5mg kg 24 hours. 456 mg day diphenhydramine hydrochloride. Typical dosage for adults. Specific benadryl dosage will be based on the weight of your child.

But the safest way to give the proper dose is to ask your veterinarian. Children over 20 lbs 12 5 to 25mg. Benadryl diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Three or four times daily.

25 to 50 mg every 4 to 6 hours. Under 6 do not use. Maximum daily dosage not to exceed 300 mg. Ages 6 12 take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours or as directed by a doctor.

Dosage should be individualized according to the needs and response of the patient. Those between 25 37 pounds can take 5 doses of the 12 5 mg liquid doses one chewable dose or half a 25 mg capsule. Box of 24 s 48 s 100 s kapseals capsules. 25 to 50 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed maximum dose.

Most diphenhydramine tablets are 25 mg which is the size used for a 25 pound dog. Do not use to make a child sleepy. Different brands of this medicine diphenhydramine capsules and tablets may be for use in different ages of children. Dosage for symptoms of the common cold such as runny nose or sneezing typical dosage for adults.

38 to 76 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed maximum dose. 12 5 mg dosage strength is not available in benadryl diphenhydramine allergy kapseals capsules. Store at 59 to 77 f in a dry place. The usual adult dosage is 50 mg three or for times daily.

The duration of activity following an average dose of benadryl is from 4 to 6 hours. Benadryl is used to treat sneezing runny nose watery eyes hives skin rash itching and other cold or allergy symptoms. Those between 20 24 pounds should be limited to 12 5 mg of the liquid version but should not take the chewable or tablet version of the medication. Talk with the doctor.

Usual adult dose for cold symptoms. 10 to 50 mg deep im or iv as needed and may increase to 100 mg if required. A single oral dose of diphenhydramine hydrochloride is quickly absorbed with maximum activity occurring in approximately one hour. Talk with the doctor before giving this medicine diphenhydramine capsules and tablets to a child.

Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing itching watery eyes and runny nose. Box of 24 s 48 s.