Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Dosing Chart

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Dose every 6 hours: Dose for hives and/or itching. In general, once hives have started, you should continue regular dosing until there have not been hives for the entire day.

Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)

Liquid: Chewable Tablets: Tablets: Weight: 12.5mg/5ml 12.5mg each 25 mg each

17-21 pounds ¾ tsp. (3.75ml) Use Liquid Use Liquid

Use 22-32 pounds 1 tsp. (5ml) 1 tablet Liquid or Chews Use 33-42 pounds 1 ½ tsp. (7.5ml) 1 ½ tablets Liquid or Chews

43-53 pounds 2 tsp. (10ml) 2 tablets 1 tablet

54-64 pounds 2 ½ tsp. (12.5ml) 2 ½ tablets 1 tablet

65-75 pounds 3 tsp. (15ml) 3 tablets 1 tablet

76-86 pounds 3 ½ tsp. (17.5ml) 3 ½ tablets 1 tablet

>86 pounds 4 tsp. (20ml) 4 tablets 2 tablets

EDUCATION ON CALL Administering Medicine Safely When your child isn’t feeling well, you want to relieve their discomfort as quickly as possible. Be prepared with information that can help you understand the differences between pediatric pain relievers and fever reducers, and how to administer them safely.

Always read the label 1. Active ingredient: Ingredient that makes the medicine work 2. Uses: Symptoms the medicine treats 3. Directions: The amount of medicine to give and how often

Know the difference TYLENOL® MOTRIN®

Active ingredient: Acetaminophen Active ingredient: Ibuprofen • Treats pain & fever • Treats pain & fever • Gentle on tummies • Lasts up to 8 hours • Dosing available from your pediatrician for • Can be used for children 6 months of age or older children 6 months and younger

Never give aspirin to children. It can cause a serious illness called Reye’s Syndrome.

Give the right amount Check the time If possible, use your child’s weight to dose Different medicines have different rules instead of age. Always use the dosing device about when to give another dose. Always (oral syringe or dosing cup) that came in the double-check the directions on the product box—never use a kitchen spoon. label before administering medicine.

Help medicine go down TYLENOL® and MOTRIN® are available in a variety Pediatric TYLENOL®: Pediatric MOTRIN®: of kid-friendly flavors, but if your child still doesn’t • Every 4 hours • Every 6-8 hours like the taste, try following it with a tastier drink. While symptoms last While symptoms last You can also offer an ice pop to slightly numb the tongue before dosing. If your child is between 2-11 and dislikes liquid medicine, Children’s TYLENOL® offers a chewable option. Just remember to never Always talk to your child’s doctor if you refer to medicine as candy. have any questions or concerns.

If your baby tends to spit out medicine, gently squeeze his or her cheeks together when dosing. Dye-free medicine options can be a good choice to help avoid stains on clothes.

For aches, pain, and fever, TYLENOL® and MOTRIN® are ______Always On Call ______

DOSE: Every 4 hours as needed. DO NOT GIVE MORE THAN 5 DOSES IN 24 HOURS. DOSE: Every 6-8 hours as needed. DO NOT GIVE MORE THAN 4 DOSES IN 24 HOURS. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.

® Available in: ® Available in: mL = milliliter Infants’ TYLENOL Oral Suspension mL = milliliter Infants’ MOTRIN Concentrated Drops Berry Dye-Free Active ingredient: Acetaminophen 160 mg (in each 5 mL) Grape Cherry Active ingredient: Ibuprofen (NSAID)* 50 mg (in each 1.25 mL) Berry *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

WEIGHT 6-11 lbs 12-17 lbs 18-23 lbs 24-35 lbs WEIGHT 12-17 lbs 18-23 lbs AGE 0-3 months 4-11 months 12-23 months 2-3 years AGE 6-11 months 12-23 months

1.25 mL 2.5 mL 3.75 mL 5 mL 1.25 mL 1.875 mL DOSE 5 3.75 1.25 3.75 1.25 3.75 1.25 3.75 1.25 mL mL mL mL mL mL mL mL mL mL mL mL mL mL mL mL

2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 5 5 5 5 5

DOSE 1.875 1.875 1.25 .625 1.25 .625 mL mL mL mL mL mL mL mL Use product only Use product only as directed. as directed. 7.5 Available 5in: 5 7.5 ® mL mL ® Available in: mL = milliliter Children’s TYLENOL Oral Suspension Grape Bubblegum Cherry mL = milliliter Children’s MOTRIN Oral Suspension mL mL Grape Bubble Gum Active ingredient: Acetaminophen 160 mg (in each 5 mL) Dye-Free Active ingredient: Ibuprofen (NSAID)* 100 mg (in each 5 mL) Strawberry Dye-Free Cherry Berry 10 *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug Berry 5 7.5 7.5 10 mL mL 5 WEIGHT 24-35 lbs 36-47 lbs 48-59mL lbs 60-71 lbs 72-95 lbs mL mL mL WEIGHT 24-35 lbs 36-47 lbs 48-59 lbs 60-71 lbs 72-95 lbs AGE 2-3 years 4-5 years 6-8 years 9-1010 years 1112.5 years 5 7.5 AGE 10 12.5 mL mL 2-3 years 4-5 years5 6-87.5 years 9-10 years 11 years mL mL mL mL mL mL 5 mL 7.5 mL 10 mL 12.5 mL 15 mL 5 mL 7.5 mL 10 mL 12.5 mL 15 mL DOSE 7.5 12.5 15 5 10 DOSE 7.5 10 12.5 15 mL mL mL 5 Use product only mL mL Use product only mL mL mL mL mL as directed. as directed.

7.5 10 12.5 15 ® Available in: 7.5 10 12.5 Children’s TYLENOLmL ChewablesmL mL IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE 15 mL mL mL mL mL Active ingredient: Acetaminophen 160 mg (in each tablet) Grape Bubblegum Today’s date: NOW This dosing recommendation from your healthcare professional will expire in 14 DAYS. 10 AVAILABLE! 12.5 15 10 12.5 WEIGHT 24-35mL lbs 36-47mL lbs 48-59 lbs 60-71 lbs 72-95 lbs 15 mL • Always read and follow the labelmL • Do NOTmL give more thanmL 4 doses on all MOTRIN® products. in 24 hours AGE 2-3 years 4-5 years 6-8 years 9-10 years 11 years • Repeat dose every 6-8 hours • Use only the dosing device (syringe or 12.5 15 12.5 mL 15 mL as needed. mL dosingmL cup) that came with the product. 1 tablet 11/2 tablets 2 tablets 21/2 tablets 3 tablets Do not use any other dosing device. Use product only DOSE as directed. 15 15 mL mL Be sure to keep TYLENOL® and MOTRIN® on hand All infants’ TYLENOL® and Children’s TYLENOL® products have the same strength of acetaminophen: 160 mg (in each 5 mL or tablet). for pain and fever relief that’s IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE Always On Call Today’s date: This dosing recommendation from your healthcare professional will expire in 14 DAYS. ______• Always read and follow the label • Do NOT give more than • Use only the dosing device on all TYLENOL® products. 5 doses in 24 hours. (syringe or dosing cup) that ______• Repeat dose every 4 hours • Do NOT use with any came with the product. Do not while symptoms last. other product containing use any other dosing device. acetaminophen. © Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. 2017 • CTCM-0470