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Benadryl Dosing Chart

Diphenhydramine (Brand Name: Benadryl)**

For infants 12 months or older only**

Benadryl is an antihistamine. It comes in Children’s liquid suspension, Children’s Chewable tablets, Children’s Meltaway strips or adult tablets.

Benadryl dosage chart

** Take every 4 to 6 hours, or as directed by a physician. Do not take more than 6 doses in a 24
hour period.
** If needed for more than one day, switch from Bendadryl to a long-acting antihistamine such
as Cetirizine (Zyrtec) or Loratadine (Claritin)
** Do not use with any other products containing diphenhydramine (Benadryl), including topical
medications.

Customized from Itching Allergies v0.1 7/8/2025