Can you give a child too much Benadryl?
Can you give a child too much Benadryl?
Yes. As mentioned earlier, many diphenhydramine overdose cases happen in children younger than 6 years old. This is usually due to giving a child too much Benadryl.
How much children’s Benadryl is an overdose?
Death may occur within 2 hours of overdose, with a fatal dose for children estimated to be 500 mg and for adults 20 to 40 mg/kg.
How much Benadryl can a child have in 24 hours?
Give every six hours as needed. Don’t exceed four doses in 24 hours. Don’t give Benadryl to children under 1 year without calling your doctor first.
What are the side effects of children’s Benadryl?
Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, stomach upset, blurred vision, or dry mouth/nose/throat may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
What happens if you overdose on Benadryl?
An overdose of Benadryl may result in extreme drowsiness, blurred vision, increased heart rate, confusion, seizures – even coma. Other symptoms may include dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, unsteadiness, high blood pressure, and hallucinations.
How many Benadryl is too much?
More than 500 mg, which is more than 40 times the recommended dose, may lead to a state of delirium, hallucinations, and other overdose symptoms.
How much Benadryl can I give my 25 lb child?
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Dose Table
| Child’s weight (pounds) | 20-24 | 25-37 |
|---|---|---|
| Liquid 12.5 mg/ 5 milliliters (mL) | 4 | 5 |
| Liquid 12.5 mg/ 1 teaspoon (tsp) | ¾ | 1 |
| Chewable 12.5 mg | — | 1 |
| Tablets 25 mg | — | ½ |
Can I take 75mg of Benadryl to sleep?
When used as a sleep aid the maximum recommended dosage is 76mg for diphenhydramine citrate or 50mg for diphenhydramine hydrochloride.
Can I give my child Benadryl every night for allergies?
But according to allergists, the medication shouldn’t be used at all to treat allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes, sneezing or hives because it—and other ‘first-generation’ antihistamines—pose unnecessary risks to your child’s health.
Can children’s Benadryl cause seizures?
Children can have the same side effects of Benadryl as adults, such as dizziness or drowsiness. But Benadryl can also cause more serious side effects in children, such as a fast heartbeat or seizures.
