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We are on vacation without allergy meds for kids. can i split an adult benadryl (diphenhydramine) tablet in half to give my 3.5 yr old, weight approx 32-34 pds?
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Quarter tablet rather: split the half tablet into half (quarter tablet) and give it to your child every 4-6 hours as needed, that makes 6.25 mg / dose if the tablet is 25 mg, don't exceed 37.5 mg / day, if no improvement see a doctor, good luck
Answered 3/26/2015
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