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Weight Age Children's Benadryl Allergy Liquid (12.5mg/5mL) Children's Benadryl Allergy Chewable or Fastmelt (12.5mg) Benadryl Allergy Tablets (25mg)

12 to 16 lbs. 6 to 11 mos. ½ teaspoon

17 to 21 lbs. 1 to 2 yrs. ¾ teaspoon

22 to 32 lbs. 2 to 3 yrs. 1 teaspoon 1 tablet

33 to 42 lbs. 4 to 5 yrs. 1 ½ teaspoon 1 ½ tablets

43 to 53 lbs. 6 to 8 yrs. 2 teaspoons 2 tablets

54 to 64 lbs. 9 to 10 yrs. 2 ½ teaspoons 2 ½ tablets

65 to 75 lbs. 11 yrs. 3 teaspoons 3 tablets 1 ½ tablets

76 to 86 lbs. 12 yrs. 3 ½ teaspoons 3 ½ tablets

86 lbs. & over 13 yrs. & over 4 teaspoons 4 tablets 2 tablets

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