Cold Medicines
Dosages for cold medicines for different weights and ages
| Medicine | May Give Every | 12-17 lbs. 6-11 mo. | 18-23 lbs. 12-23 mo. | 24-35 lbs. 2-3 yr. | 36-47 lbs. 4-5 yr. | 48-59 lbs. 6-8 yr. | 60-71 lbs 9-10 yr. | 71-95 lbs 11 yrs. | 96+ lbs 12+ yrs. |
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| Benadryl Allergy Liquid (12.5 mg / 5 mL) | 6 hours | 1.25mL or 1/4 tsp. | 2.5mL or 1/2 tsp. | 3.75mL or 3/4 tsp. | 5mL or 1 tsp. | 6.25mL or 1-1/4 tsp. | 7.5 mL or 1-1/2 tsp. | 8.75 mL or 1-3/4 tsp. | 10 mL or 2 tsp. |
| Benadryl Allergy Chewable (12.5 mg / tab) | 6 hours | - | 1/2 tab. | 3/4 tab. | 1 tab. | 1-1/4 tab. | 1-1/2 tab. | 1-3/4 tab. | 2 tab. |
Customized from Cold Medicines v0.1 7/8/2025