ANNOUNCEMENTS
We now offer walk-in hours on Mondays only from 7-9am for established patients with acute illnesses.
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Dosing

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**Benadryl can be given every 6 HOURS.  CAUTION!!! Benadryl can cause significant sleepiness or an unexpected hyperactivity reaction in some children. Consult your physician for children under 12 MOS OF AGE.**

Parents should use the child’s weight (if known) rather than age if their weight is not in the corresponding age range.

Dosing :  ¼ tsp=1.25ml     ½ tsp=2.5ml    1 tsp=5ml

DIPHENHYDRAMINE DOSING (BENADRYL)

  Children’s SuspensionChewableFast MeltsTab/Cap  
Concentration 12.5 mg/5 ml12.5 mg12.5 mg25 mg  
        
WEIGHTAGE      
12-19 lbs1-1.5 yrs2.5 ml     
20-26 lbs1.5-2 yrs3.75 ml     
27-39 lbs2-4 yrs5 ml1 tab1 tab   
40-52 lbs5-6 yrs7.5 ml1.5 tabs1.5 tabs   
53-67 lbs7-8 yrs.10 ml2 tabs2 tabs1 tab/cap  
68-79 lbs9-10 yrs10-12.5 ml2-2.5 tabs2-2.5 tabs1 tab/cap  
80-95 lbs11-12 yrs10-15 ml2-3 tabs2-3 tabs1 tab/cap  
96+ lbs12+ yrs10-20 ml2-4 tabs2-4 tabs1-2 tabs/caps