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What is the dose of benedryl for a 4 1/2 yo weighs 38lbs. i thought it was 1 1/2 tsp.
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Round it up: By weight your child is big enough for two full teaspoons! Watch out for sleepiness or jittery-ness as side effects.
Answered 12/2/2014
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About 1.5 tspn: So a 38 y/o pt weighs about 16-17 kg and the dose of benadryl (diphenhydramine) is 0.5 to 1.0 mg /kg every 12 hrs or so. So pt should take about 10 to 15 mg of Benadryl (diphenhydramine). Liquid benadryl (diphenhydramine) comes 12.5 mg/5ml. Have pt take 6 ml for a dose of 15 mg. Using ml makes the dose more precise.
Answered 12/1/2014
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1 1/2 tsp: is correct. In general benadryl (diphenhydramine) is given based on the product label For 38-49 pounds the dose is 1 1/2 tsp. http://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/Symptom-Checker/Pages/Diphenhydramine-Dosage-Table.aspx
Answered 12/2/2014
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