What is the normal dosage for diphenhydramine capsules?
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- 6 weeks ago by lwaynem84
- Topics:
- diphenhydramine
Answers (1)
Diphenhydramine Dosing Information - I've given the full dosing schedule (not just oral/capsules).
Usual Adult Dose for Extrapyramidal Reaction:
Parenteral: 10 to 50 mg IV or IM as needed. May increase dose to 100 mg if required. Maximum daily dose 400 mg.
Oral: 25 to 50 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours.
Usual Adult Dose for Insomnia:
25 to 50 mg orally at bedtime.
Usual Adult Dose for Motion Sickness:
Parenteral: 10 to 50 mg IV or IM as needed. May increase dose to 100 mg if required. Maximum daily dose 400 mg.
Oral: 25 to 50 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours. Administer first dose 30 minutes before exposure to motion and repeat before meals and upon retiring for the duration of the journey.
Usual Adult Dose for Cough:
25 mg orally every 4 hours as needed, not to exceed 150 mg per day.
Usual Adult Dose for Cold Symptoms:
25 to 50 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed, not to exceed 300 mg/24 hours.
Usual Adult Dose for Pruritus:
25 to 50 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed, not to exceed 300 mg/24 hours.
Usual Adult Dose for Urticaria:
25 to 50 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed, not to exceed 300 mg/24 hours.
