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haley asked in Pregnancy & ParentingParenting · 8 years ago

Gave my 5yr old 10ml of benadryl Thinkin that's what I always give him.But now I'm 2nd guessing myself?

Does anyone know if this is correct Dosage

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago
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    10ml is right

  • Jenny
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Dosage for Children's Benadryl:

    Children under 2 years: do not use

    Children 2 to 5 years: do not use unless directed by a doctor

    Children 6 to 11 years: 5 to 10 ml (1 to 2 tsp)

    I don't have the box anymore. I read the dosage on the bottle and it doesn't say what dosage is recommended for what weight.

    EDITED:

    This is what I found online:

    http://www.delawarepeds.com/files/documents/Benadr...

    The dosage of 10ml was recommended for children weighing 55-83 lbs.

  • Tri-Harder
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Go by weight, not age. For the average 5 year old, it would be the right dose, but if your child is on the smaller or larger side it would be off.

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