| I wish I could be paid a dime for every time I am | | | | to take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls (10 to 20mL) per |
| asked the following question: | | | | dose. |
| I have a hard time swallowing pills and I need to | | | | The moral of the story here is that even if you |
| take some Benadryl - where is the Benadryl | | | | are past your younger years, you can still get the |
| (diphenhydramine) liquid for adults? The truth is it | | | | adult dose from taking the Children's Benadryl |
| doesn't exist...sorry dudes! However, there is a | | | | Liquid. You may have to buy extra bottles of the |
| way to get around this problem by taking more | | | | liquid, but at least the option is out there! |
| of the Children's Benadryl Liquid than what is listed | | | | One other thing worth mentioning while we're on |
| in the directions on the box. | | | | the topic of Benadryl - if you are having an allergic |
| The Benadryl tablet for adults contains 25mg of | | | | reaction to a substance and you are told to take |
| diphenhydramine per tablet while Children's | | | | Benadryl, you are still going to be taking the stuff |
| Benadryl Liquid contains 12.5mg for every | | | | that is in the pink box. You know, the pink box |
| teaspoon (5mL) of liquid (12.5mg/5mL). | | | | that says the medication can be used for |
| To get a normal adult dose of Benadryl you | | | | sneezing, watery/itchy eyes, and runny nose. |
| should take 1 to 2 tablets every time you take it | | | | Benadryl does not come in a box with a claim on |
| (25 to 50mg) and if you are going to take it more | | | | the front that says it's used for allergic reactions - |
| than once, you would repeat the dose every 4 to | | | | just thought I'd clear-up the confusion as people |
| 6 hours. In order to get the same amount of | | | | often approach me about this issue! |
| Benadryl from the children's liquid you would have | | | | |