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is 12-15 ml to much benadryl for my 5yr old?

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  • Jenny
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    It goes by weight.

    12 ml for weight 66-72 pounds

    14 ml for weight 73-80 pounds

    My guess is that your 5 year old weighs less than that. If your child weighs 26-33 pounds, the correct dosage is 1 tsp (5ml). If your child weighs 40-45 pounds, the correct dosage is 1 1/2 tsp (7ml).

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