Children’s Dosage
Dosage for hay fever or allergies
Children older than 12 years old should take 25 to 50 mg every 4 to 6 hours. Children between 6 and 11 years should take 12.5 to 25 mg, every 4 to 6 hours. Children younger than 6 years should only use the drug as recommended by a doctor.
Dosage for symptoms of the common cold, like runny nose or sneezing
Children older than 12 years should take 5 to 50 mg, every 4 to 6 hours. Children between 6 and 11 years should take 12.5 to 25 mg, every 4 to 6 hours. Children younger than 6 years should only use the drug as directed by a doctor.
Dosage for pain and itchy skin from insect bites, hives, and other causes
Children older than 2 years can apply Benadryl spray, gel, or to the bitten area 3 to 4 times every day. Children younger than 2 years should only use the drug as directed by a doctor.