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My pedi told me it is safe to give my 4 yr old benadryl (diphenhydramine) even tho it says 6 & up but i can't remember the dose, he's 40lbs how much is safe to give?
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One teaspoon : One teaspoon every six hours as needed for allergies. Hope this helps.
Answered 11/28/2017
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