How much benadryl can i take during pregnancy?

In brief: Standard dosing. Typically patients patients can take 25mg every 6 hours as needed. If you need to take more than that, or for a longer sustained period than a week, then discuss further with your doctor.

What is the safe dosage for Benadryl? It is often given in a dose of 10 to 20 mg. So, for most people, it is considered safe to take one to two tablets of Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion, with a maximum daily dose of six tablets.

Is Benadryl safe during pregnancy? Benadryl is usually considered to be safe during pregnancy and it is commonly used as a sedative antihistamine for treating minor flu and cold symptoms such as watery eyes, stuffy nose, congestion, sneezing and nausea as well as allergy symptoms like rashes, itching and hives.

What is the dosage of baby Benadryl? Benadryl for babies. Once a child is above 22 pounds it is not necessary to check with a medical professional before giving them Benadryl. The recommended dosage for babies this size is ¾ of a teaspoon of liquid Benadryl at a concentration of 12.5mg/ml of Benadryl.

What age can you get Benadryl? Adult Benadryl oral products are approved for treating allergies or cold symptoms in children ages six years and older. Topical (skin) products are approved for use in children ages two years and older.

How many Benadryl can you safely take at once?

How many Benadryl can you safely take at once? In general, it is safe to take up to 6 tablets of Benadryl 25mg per day. In fact, the maximum daily dose of Benadryl is 300mg per day, which equates to 50mg (two Benadryl tablets), every four hours (six times daily).

What is the lethal dose of Benadryl? According to Pfizer the LD min (minimal lethal dose) for Benadryl in a human is 10.1 mg per kilogram. So if you weigh 165 pounds the minimal dose to kill you would be 757 mg. 200 Benadryl capsules at 25 mg per capsule would equal 5000 mg–well in the lethal range.

What is the recommended dosage of Benadryl? The recommended Benadryl dosage for treating allergy or common cold symptoms in adults and children ages 12 years and older is 25 to 50 mg every four to six hours. For children 6 to 12 years old, the recommended dosage is 12.5 to 25 mg every four to six hours.

What are the long-term effects of using diphenhydramine?

Common long-term side effects of prolonged diphenhydramine use include:

• Dependence. For some, diphenhydramine can cause addictive effects when engaging in long-term use of the substance.
• Circulation. Those who use diphenhydramine for extended periods can experience low blood pressure, which can result in heart palpitations.
• Mental challenges.
• Physical problems.