Most Orajel numbing products use 10% or 20% benzocaine, and the exact strength is printed in the Drug Facts as a percentage.

For most people, drinking clay isn’t advised; if you still choose to try it, use the smallest labeled dose, drink extra water, and space it far from meds.

Most adults take 150–600 mg per day, split into 1–2 doses with food, based on the product label and personal risk factors.

Most adults take 25–50 mg per dose every 4–6 hours, staying within the product’s daily limit.

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) sleep doses are usually 25–50 mg for adults, and it isn’t meant for nightly use.

Most adults use 25–50 mg diphenhydramine at bedtime for occasional sleeplessness, and the Drug Facts label sets the limit.

For many adults and teens 12+, diphenhydramine is taken in 25–50 mg doses every 4–6 hours, staying within the product’s 24-hour limit.

Most dogs are dosed at 1 mg of diphenhydramine per pound (2–4 mg/kg) every 8–12 hours, but some dogs shouldn’t get it at all.

A common diphenhydramine dose for a 75-lb dog is 68–136 mg per dose, and many veterinarians start near 75 mg.

A common vet dose is diphenhydramine 1 mg per lb (2–4 mg/kg) every 8–12 hours, using plain single-ingredient products only.