Diphenhydramine Topical Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 1%; 2%; 0.5%
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Pain
Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.
Usual Adult Dose for Pruritus
Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain
>=2 years old:
Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Pruritus
>=2 years old:
Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Do not use on large areas of the body.
Dialysis
Data not available
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