Benadryl

Gretchyn had an allergic reaction to the medicine she was put on. I called the doctor to have them switch the meds. They also told me to give her Benadryl to help get rid of the rash. Well, I forgot to ask the nurse how much to give her. Do any of you know? She is 6 months and weighs 14 pounds. Thanks.

 

I was told 1/2 teaspoon every 4-6 hrs. I hope that rash gets better. HTH

 

I am not sure how much to give but when ever I have a dosing question on meds I call up my friendly neighborhood pharmacy. Do you have one you could call? They could help.

Tiffaney

 

I got this from askdrsears.com:

DOSAGE
Give 0.5 mg per pound every 4-6 hours. (See dosing chart) The package doesn't give a dose for under 2 years of age. The package also gives rather vague doses (one dose for a 2-6 year-old), often resulting in under-dosing. I prefer to calculate the dose by the child's weight. The dose is about 0.5 mg per pound of bodyweight (or 1.25 mg per kilogram). For example, a 25 lb child would get 12.5 mg (25lb X 0.5mg/lb = 12.5mg). This is exactly one teaspoon of liquid or one chewable tablet. This dose can be given every four to six hours. Hint: the dose for Benadryl and Acetaminophen (Tylenol) are the same for the liquid or chewables, i.e. if a child gets one teaspoon of Tylenol, then his dose of Benadryl is also one teaspoon.

 

QUOTE(Sarah© @ Jun 25 2007, 05:59 PM) [snapback]306844[/snapback]
Hint: the dose for Benadryl and Acetaminophen (Tylenol) are the same for the liquid or chewables, i.e. if a child gets one teaspoon of Tylenol, then his dose of Benadryl is also one teaspoon.


I didn't know that. Thank you so much.