Patient was educated on contraindications for using Tylenol # 3 as follows: Tylenol # 3 affects the respiratory center in the brain and induces slowing down of respirations. The breathing pattern can become irregular with reduced gas exchange and lead to elevated carbon dioxide and reduced oxygen levels in the body. Overdose of Tylenol # 3 can also cause respiratory arrest. Tylenol # 3 should be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals with [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Tylenol # 3 as follows: Tylenol # 3 must be avoided in individuals allergic to Acetaminophen and/or Codeine. Tylenol # 3 slows down the bowel movements heavily and leads to constipation. Tylenol # 3 must be avoided or used with extreme caution in chronically constipated patients, as they are at increased risk for episodes of ileus and intestinal obstruction with Tylenol # 3. Tylenol # 3 produces and [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Tylenol # 3 as follows: Hepatic damage and pancreatitis Tylenol # 3 intake can lead to hepatic injury and acute pancreatitis, thus compromising liver function and overall body metabolism. Hepatic injury and altered liver function can result in increased bilirubin levels in the body, resulting in itching, jaundice with yellowing of skin and sclera, dark urine, altered metabolism with nausea and vomiting, pain in the right [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Tylenol # 3 as follows: Nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth These are some of the most common side effects of Tylenol # 3. Taking Tylenol # 3 with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Liberal intake of water and sucking on a hard candy can help prevent dry mouth with Tylenol # 3. Constipation Tylenol # 3 slows down the bowel movements [...]

Patient was educated on how to take Tylenol # 3 as follows: Take Tylenol # 3 pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food helps prevent any nauseating sensation. Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily, while you are taking Tylenol # 3. Liberal intake of water with Tylenol # 3 helps prevent constipation, which is one of the major side effects [...]