Question

pediatric dosage of benadryl is 1.25 mg of benadryl for every 2kg of body weight. how much should be given to a 37lb child.

Answer 1

convert 37 lb to kg

1 lb is approx 0.453 kg

so 37 x 0.453

then multiply the answer by 1.25 to get the number of mL to give the baby

Answer 2

@campbell_st you just OD the baby it's for every 2kg

Answer 3

ok... then halve the quantity