·       AGE LIMIT:

-        For allergies, don't use under 1 year of age (Reason: it's a sedative).

-        For colds, not recommended at any age (Reason: no proven benefits) and should be avoided if under 2 years old.

-        Avoid multi-ingredient products in children under 6 years of age.

-        Reason: FDA recommendations 1/2008

·       DOSAGE: Determine by finding child's weight in the top row of the dosage table

·       FREQUENCY: Repeat every 6-8 hours as needed

·       ADULT DOSAGE: 50 mg

·       CHILDREN’S BENADRYL FASTMELTS: Each fastmelt tablet contains the equivalent of 12.5 mg of Diphenhydramine HCL and dosed the same as chewable tablets

CALCULATING DOSAGE: 0.5 mg/lb/dose (1 mg/kg/dose)