Benadryl is a medication you can take for allergic reactions.

Benadryl is generally safe for anyone to take, but beware that in can cause drowsiness.

Benadryl usually comes in a 25mg or 50mg pill. You can also find equivalent non-brandname versions of Benadryl (“diphenhydramine”) that are usually less expensive.

Adults can take up to 50mg of Benadryl every 6 hours, as needed:

• i.e. take ONE of the 50mg tablets every 6 hours.
• or, TWO of the 25mg tablets every 6 hours.

Children’s doses are based on their weight. Be sure you know your child’s weight.

Children’s Benadryl usually only comes in a liquid form:

• “Children’s Benadryl Liquid” – contains 6.25mg of Benadryl per 5ml.

The doses recommended on the package is usually less than your child can actually take. 

• 1mg per kilogram body weight every 6 hours as needed.
• Up to a maximum of 50mg per dose.