Prescription Drug Instructions
Denville Oral Surgeon Dr. Cheryl L. Moccio Offers Instructions for Prescription Drugs
PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSTRUCTIONS
Lodine (Etodolac) - Drug is best tolerated if taken 30-45 minutes after eating food. Do not take any other non- steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, examples are: Advil, Nuprin, Aleve, Motrin and Ibuprofen.This can cause increased risk of stomach irritation. Take 1 tablet 1 ½ hrs. before surgery with a small sip of water if directed to do so.
Percocet (Oxycodone)****percocet prescription needs to be filled within 30 days. FILL Rx AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Drug is best tolerated if taken 30-45 minutes after eating food Avoid milk or dairy products, example: ice cream. This may upset your stomach.
Vistaril (Hydroxyzine) – Take 45 minutes before surgery, with a small sip of water.
WARNING: LODINE, VISTARIL & PERCOCET. Do not drive or drink alcohol when taking this medication. May cause dizziness, use caution, when operating a car or dangerous machinery
Amoxicillin – Drug is best tolerated if taken 30-45 minutes after eating food. Start taking 2 days before your scheduled appointment and continue taking until finished.
Penicillin – Do not take with food or take 1½ hours after meals. Start taking 2 days before scheduled appointment and continue taking until finished.
Erythromycin, Clindamycin - Drug is best tolerated if taken 30-45 minutes after eating food. Start taking 2 days before your scheduled appointment and continue taking until finished
**Antibiotics can decrease the potency, effectiveness of birth control pills.**
Neosporin Ointment or Aquaphor – apply to lips two days pre-op at night, and following surgery.
Peridex – rinse twice a day as directed
**Nitrous Oxide – (laughing gas) – No food or water for 5 hours before surgery.
**Nitrous Oxide/oral sedation – No food or water from midnight before surgery.
**IVAnesthesia – No food or water from midnight the night before surgery.
** Must come with a driver 18 years or older.
Additional comments:
FOOD SUGGESTIONS: soup, applesauce, oatmeal, jello, instant mashed potatoes, stuffing, soft pasta, scrambled eggs, Gatorade.
Bring walkman, Discman, MP3, Ipod, etc.
Perscription Drug Directions
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