Benadryl dosing

 
Weight (pounds)
Benadryl liquid
(12.5 mg/1 tsp)
Benadryl chewables
(12.5 mg)
Benadryl tablets
(25 mg)
11-16
1/2 tsp (2.5 ml)
    
17-21
3/4 tsp (3.75 ml)
    
22-32
1 tsp (5 ml)
1 tablet
  
33-42
1 1/2 tsp
1 1/2 tablet
  
43-53
2 tsp (10 ml)
2 tablets
1 tablet
54-64
2 1/2 tsp (12.5 ml)
2 1/2 tablets
  
65-75 lbs
3 tsp (15 ml)
3 tablets
  
75-85
3 1/2 tsp (17.5 ml)
3 1/2 tablets
  
>86
4 tsp (20 ml)
4 tablets
2 tablets

Table adapted from www.askdrsears.com.

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