Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Advil as follows:
- Maintain strict compliance with intake of Advil as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Noncompliance with recommendation on Advil intake can result in ineffective pain control.
- Do not change the dose on Advil without consulting your doctor.
- Do not share your pain pills with any family and friends.
- Do not abuse Advil by continuing to take the medication, even after the pain resolved. Advil carries significant risk for compromising renal function leading to renal failure.
- Try practicing alternative pain management measures, such as, deep breathing and relaxation and visual imagery, to be able to cut down on pain medication and avoid the long-term side effects of pain medications.
- Watch out for any continuing or worsening pain, to report to your doctor immediately, so that, a change in plan could be considered.
