Diphenhyrdamine (Benadryl) Dosing Chart
Dose every 6 hours: Dose for hives and or itching. In general once hives have started you should continue regular dosing until there have not been hives for the entire day.
| Diphenhyrdamine (Benadryl) Dosing Chart | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Liquid 12.5mg/5ml | Chewable Tablets 12.5mg each | Tablets 25mg each |
| 20-24 lbs | 3/4 tsp (4 ml) | Use liquid | Use liquid |
| 25-37 lbs | 1 tsp (5 ml) | 1 tablet | Use liquid or chews |
| 38-49 lbs | 1 1/2 tsp (7.5 ml) | 1 1/2 tablet | Use liquid or chews |
| 50-99 lbs | 2 tsp (10 ml) | 2 tablets | 1 tablet or cap |
| 100+ lbs | 4 tsp (20 ml) | 4 tablets | 2 tablets or caps |
