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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Benadryl is a brand-name drug that’s approved to treat symptoms of conditions such as allergies and colds. The medication is available in several oral and topical forms. Benadryl belongs to the antihistamines drug class.Benadryl is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating symptoms of the following conditions in adults and certain children:hay fever (seasonal allergies)other allergiesthe common colditchy skin due to insect bites, hives, and other causesDrug detailsYou’ll find key information about Benadryl below.Drug forms: examples of Benadryl’s forms include: oral tabletsoral liquid-filled capsules (liqui-gels)oral chewable tabletsoral liquid solutiontopical (applied to the skin) creamtopical geltopical spraytopical stickGeneric available? yesPrescription required? noYear of FDA approval: 1946Your Benadryl dosage will depend on several factors. These include:the type of condition you’re using Benadryl to treatyour agethe form of Benadryl (see the “Benadryl Forms” section below for details)Typically, you should use the smallest dosage that provides the desired effect.The following information describes the most commonly used or recommended dosages. If you’re unsure what dosage to take, ask your doctor or pharmacist.Dosage for hay fever or allergiesTypical dosage for adults: 25 to 50 milligrams (mg), every 4 to 6 hours.Dosage for symptoms of the common cold (such as a runny nose or sneezing)Typical dosage for adults: 25 to 50 mg, every 4 to 6 hours.Dosage for pain and itchy skin from hives, insect bites, and other causesTypical dosage for adults: An application of Benadryl cream, gel, or spray to the affected area up to three to four times daily.Children’s dosageFor hay fever or allergies: Children ages 12 years and older: 25 to 50 mg, every 4 to 6 hours.Children 6 to 11 years: 12.5 to 25 mg, every 4 to 6 hours.Children under 6 years: Use only under the direction of a doctor.For symptoms of the common cold (such as a runny nose or sneezing): Children ages 12 years and older: 25 to 50 mg, every 4 to 6 hours.Children 6 to 11 years: 12.5 to 25 mg, every 4 to 6 hours.Children under 6 years: Use only under the direction of a doctor.For pain and itchy skin from hives, insect bites, and other causes: Children ages 2 years and older: Apply Benadryl cream, gel, or spray to the affected area up to three to four times daily.Children under 2 years: Use only under the direction of a doctor.Dosage for babiesOver-the-counter oral Benadryl products are not approved for use in children under
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