adult tonsillectomy - codeine and antibiotic questions?

Question

I had my tonsillectomy this morning at age 32. severe sinus drainage. apparently the ENT had to cut into the sides of my throat to get everything since there was so much scar tissue. he gave me liquid tylenol 3 and liquid Cleosin (antibiotic) Is it ok to mix these into a drink? maybe even a frozen drink? they taste so bad that I gag which sends acid up onto the wound site. that REALLY hurts. What worries me is do the meds break down when chilled? the Cleosin says not to refridgerate. by the way.... Surgery was not bad. My first ever.

Answer 1

Yes, you can mix those in a drink; however the drink must me non-acidic, non-alcholic, and NOT milk, which will sometimes inhibet the reaction the anitbiotic needs to kill bacteria. This is most important. I know what you mean...about the taste. Some of that stuff is awful. Let the drinks set to room temperature, then mix it, or use tempid and not cold water to make frozen drinks. I feel so badly for you, and my grandson has to have his removed this Tuesday and he's only 5.

Also, if you call your druggist he/she may have a solution as well, or go there and write a note if you can't talk or send a note with someone asking. Myself, I would probably go with room temp apple juice. It's not as acid as the others...or room temp grape juice. Okay??

Answer 2

It should be perfectly fine to mix them into something more palatable.

The liquid codeine can be held under your tongue in small increments so you swallow just a bit at a time, just make sure you get an entire dose down within five to ten minutes.

The antibiotic won't break down if chilled, it might coagulate though and that could make it nastier to swallow.

I would suggest that you tip your head back, close your throat and pour each medicine into the back of your mouth (avoid the front tip and sides of your tongue) to bypass the taste buds and swallow slowly.