Maximum dosage
Oral Benadryl products shouldn't be taken more than 6 times each day. For adults and children over 12 years of age, the maximum is 300 mg each day. For children ages 6 to 12 years, the maximum is 150 mg each day.
In respect to this, how much benadryl do I take to sleep?
Benadryl is quickly absorbed after oral administration and peak effects are reached within one hour. The effects of diphenhydramine last from four to six hours. Benadryl in the injectable form has a rapid onset of action. When used as a night-time sleeping aid, the usual dosage of Benadryl is 50mg at bedtime.
Beside above, can I take 75 mg of diphenhydramine?
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Maximum dose is 150 mg daily. Children ages 6 to 12: 12.5 mg P.O. q 4 to 6 hours. Maximum dose is 75 mg daily. Does Benadryl help you fall asleep?
That can definitely occur with Benadryl just as with other hypnotic agents like Ambien,” Alapat said. While antihistamines may help you to fall asleep, overall sleep quality is usually not very good, he said. “Using Benadryl or any antihistamine for sleep has no long term benefit,” Alapat said.
Is it OK to take 4 Benadryl at once?
Typical doses for Benadryl are: For adults and children older than 12, take 1 to 2 tablets or capsules every 4 to 6 hours as needed. For children ages 6 to 11, take 1 tablet or capsule every 4 to 6 hours as needed, or 1 to 2 teaspoons of Benadryl liquid every 4 to 6 hours as needed.