· 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) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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