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Warning Applies to all oxycodone and hydrocodone containing products. • While taking this medication, we advise you not to drive or do other activities that require you to be alert and clearheaded. • You should not take these medications with alcohol or any other narcotics. • If you take these medications frequently, or over a long period, they can be habit forming. • These medications may cause constipation. Applies to Acetaminophen (Tylenol) • Medications that contain Acetaminophen are marked on the next page with an *. • Acetaminophen can cause liver damage if too many tablets are taken. Do not take more than 4,000 mg/day which would equal twelve – 325 mg single tablets. Applies to Ibuprofen (Motrin and Advil) • Medications that contain ibuprofen are marked on the next page with a **. • Ibuprofen can cause bleeding and kidney problems. • Do not take more than 3,200 mg/day. Which would equal sixteen - 200 mg tablets. Medication Reminders When You Go Home: Share the list of medications that you receive at discharge with each provider you see. • Always read the label before taking any medication. Take the exact amount ordered. • If you experience any bad side effects from medications you take (such as nausea, vomiting, headache, rash or dizziness), call your care provider or pharmacist. • If the medication you take is not helping relieve your pain, call your provider. Once you go home from the hospital, you should be rating your pain as a “3” or less on a regular basis. • Call the Poison Control Center 1-800-815-8855 or 911 in the event of a drug overdose. How to Wean from Pain Medications You should continue to take the medication prescribed for you as long as you are experiencing discomfort. When you have less discomfort, you can wean yourself from your narcotic medication by taking only 1 tablet instead of 2 and/or increasing the time between doses. You may also alternate or switch to acetaminophen or ibuprofen alone, rather than using medications containing hydrocodone or oxycodone. Eventually you will find that you will no longer need any medication. If you notice that the pain you are feeling is not getting any better or is getting worse, you should contact your provider. If you have additional questions about how to manage your pain medication once you get home, call your provider or pharmacist. 14
Postpartum Medication Information Below is a list of medications that may have been prescribed for you while you are in the hospital or may be prescribed for you to take at home. The information provided in the chart below will help you know more about the medications you will be taking. If you have any questions, ask your nurse, call your provider’s office or your pharmacist after you go home. Medication Dose Per Tablet How Many How Often Potential Side Effects What Does It Do <strong>To</strong> Take <strong>To</strong> Take **Ibuprofen (200mg) 200 mg 1-2 tablets Every 4 hours Stomach discomfort. Helps relieve mild- (Motrin, Advil) Max 16 as needed for pain Take with food or milk moderate pain, especially tablets/day uterine cramps *Acetaminophen 325 mg 2 tablets Every 4 hours Side Effects Helps relieve mild- (Tylenol) Max 12 as needed for pain are uncommon moderate pain and tablets/day reduces fever *Acetaminophen 325 mg 1-2 tablets Every 4 hours Hydrocodone can cause Helps relieve with Hydrocodone acetaminophen Max 12 as needed for pain drowsiness, nausea moderate/severe pain (Lortab, Vicodin) + 5 mg hydrocodone tablets/day or constipation Oxycodone 5 mg 1-2 tablets Every 4 hours Oxycodone can cause Helps relieve Max 12 as needed for pain drowsiness, nausea, moderate/severe pain tablets/day vomiting or constipation *Acetaminophen 325 mg 1-2 tablets Every 4 hours Oxycodone can cause Helps relieve moderate with Oxycodone acetaminophen Max 12 as needed for pain drowsiness, nausea, to severe pain (Percocet) + 5 mg oxycodone tablets/day vomiting or constipation Docusate 100 mg 1 capsule Every 12 hours as Cramping A stool softener, (Colace) needed for constipation not a laxative Polyethylene Glycol 17 grams Dissolve dose Daily Nausea, bloating, Helps relieve constipation 3350 (Miralax) in 8 ounces cramping and flatulence of water Benzocaine ointment 20% 2 inch strip Apply to perineum Rash, burning, swelling Helps relieve discomfort (Americaine ointment) (External use only!) as needed for pain. in affected area. If these from episiotomy Keep in bathroom symptoms are present, and apply to clean discontinue use and vaginal pad. notify your nurse or physician. Hydrocortisone 2.5% Thin layer gently Apply to hemorrhoids Skin irritation Helps relieve topical rubbed into skin every 6 hours hemorrhoidal pain as needed *Acetaminophen. Do not take more than 4000 mg/day (from all sources combined) **Ibuprofen. Do not take more than 3200 mg/day PAIN SCALE No pain 0…1…2…3…4…5…6…7…8…9…10 Worst pain Moderate pain 15
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