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I need to take liquid benedryl 30 min. prior to my covid vaccine due to previous allergic reactions. i am a 48 yr. old female and weigh 143 lbs. how much ml of childrens benedryl should i take?

Q: i need to take liquid benedryl 30 min. prior to my covid vaccine due to previous allergic reactions. i am a 48 yr. old female and weigh 143 lbs. how much ml of childrens benedryl should i take?

: The suggested dose of the 12,5 mg/5 ml pediatric liquid is 20 ml. or 50 mg total dose.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

The suggested dose of the 12,5 mg/5 ml pediatric liquid is 20 ml. or 50 mg total dose.

Answered 12/14/2022

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

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The recommended dose is 25-50 mg for an adult. If your liquid Benadryl is 12.5 mg/5 ml, 20 ml would get you to 50 MG.

Answered 12/14/2022

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A member asked:

I need to take liquid benedryl 30 min. prior to my covid vaccine due to previous allergic reactions. i am a 48 yr. old female and weigh 143 lbs. how much ml of childrens benedryl should i take?

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