You can stop it once your bowel habits return to normal.īOIRON PELLETS (Arnica Montana – herbal medication used for swelling) - Dissolve 5 pellets in the mouth 3 times a day for 5 days. The maximum dose is 4 Tablespoons in 24 Hours. MILK OF MAGNESIA (OTC LAXATIVE)-12 OZ bottle- Take 1 tablespoon in one dose to help relieve constipation as needed. It is placed under the tongue and dissolves immediately.įLEXERIL (Cyclobenzaprine 10mg)-Take one tablet by mouth every 8 hours as needed for muscle spasms. You should take this medication every 8 hours after surgery for the first two days, then as needed, and at night before you go to bed. This is a very potent anti-nausea medication that will prevent nausea after your surgery. ZOFRAN (Ondansetron 8mg)- Place one tablet under the tongue on the day of surgery and then used as needed every 8 hours after surgery if you have nausea You should try to wean off the Ultracet to acetaminophen alone (Tylenol) as soon as possible after the surgery. You may need to get additional pain medication from your primary care provider. Please call us if you are experiencing more pain than is covered by the medications provided. Please note that per DEA regulations, we are unable to refill this prescription. You should try to cut back on your pain medication three days after surgery to avoid nausea and constipation. This is your pain medication that is taken as needed only for pain. You can start taking Tylenol 6 hours after your last dose of Ultracet. When you have finished the Ultracet or you don't need it anymore, you can take Tylenol instead. ULTRACET If prescribed (37.5 mg TRAMADOL/ 325mg ACETOMINOPHEN) -Take 1-2 tabs every 4-6 hours as needed for pain. GABAPENTIN (100mg)- Take one tablet by mouth every 12 hours for the first 72 hours only. REMEMBER TO EAT BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR MEDICATION.ĬELEBREX (200mg)- Take one tablet by mouth every 12 hours for the first 72 hours and then continue as needed. Please read all the directions below carefully, and call us if you have any questions. Medications and Diet: All of the medications you have been prescribed are very important.
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