Diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in Benadryl, is a type of medicine that provides temporary relief of allergy symptoms, including those associated with insect bites and stings. Benadryl comes in a liquid form, chewable form, quick dissolve strips, or as a tablet or capsule. Brand name Benadryl will say "Benadryl Allergy" on the lable. Dosage guidelines for diphenhydramines are found in the table below. When comparing the different forms of Benadryl, please remember it is the total milligrams per dose that is the important value. Benadryl Liquid: 12.5 mg = 5 mL / 5 mL = 1 teaspoon Weight: 22-32 pounds = 3/4 teaspoon Weight: 33-43 pounds = 1 teaspoon Weight: 44-54 pounds
Concussions obtained during sport activities are coming into focus. Approximately 44 million children and teens participate in sporting activities in schools and communities. Football, Soccer and Hockey are among those with the highest incidence of head injury resulting in concussion. If a concussion is suspected, then the first priority is to remove the athlete from play and do a quick exam to determine the extent of the head injury. Evaluation should occur on the sidelines to determine the extent of injury and if immediate evaluation is necessary. A secondary exam should take place within the next 24-48 hours. It is important to the provider to know the extent of injury and type of i
Head Lice are tiny insects that feed on blood from the human scalp, (shudder). A head lice infestation isn't a sign of poor personal hygiene or an unclean living environment. Head lice don't carry bacterial or viral infectious diseases. In the United States, cases of head lice most often occur in children in preschool through middle school. It's difficult to prevent the spread of head lice among children in child care facilities and schools because there is so much close contact. Head lice crawl, but they cannot jump or fly. Most often transmission of a head louse from one person to another is by direct contact. Therefore, transmission is most often within a family or among children w
