Important Safety Information

Age Guidelines

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• Do not use diphenhydramine for allergies in children younger than 1 year old unless directed by a healthcare provider.

• Diphenhydramine is not recommended for treating colds in children of any age because it has not been shown to provide benefit.

• Children younger than 4 years should not be given diphenhydramine products unless specifically recommended by a doctor.

• For children younger than 6 years, avoid combination products that contain more than one active ingredient unless directed by a healthcare provider.

How to Measure the Correct Dose

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• Use the dosing syringe or dropper that comes with the medicine whenever possible.

• If you need a replacement, medication syringes are available at most pharmacies.

• Do not use regular kitchen spoons because they are not accurate.

• If using a measuring teaspoon:

  • 1 teaspoon (tsp) = 5 mL

  • ½ teaspoon = 2.5 mL

How Often to Give

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• May be repeated every 6 hours as needed.

• Always follow the instructions on the product label or from your child’s healthcare provider.

Benadryl® Fastmelt Tablets

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Each Fastmelt tablet contains 12.5 mg of diphenhydramine and should be dosed the same way as the 12.5 mg chewable tablets.