You can give medications thru a colostomy, but if they still have a patent anus and rectal mucosa it is more appropriate to give a medication like tylenol via that route as the medication is absorbed by the rectal mucosa to take effect systemically. Medications for bowel regimen like an enema should be given thru the colostomy, as this the direct route of the stool in a patient with a stool diverting colostomy
Yes
No
no
Reinforce a dressing
Yes
No. Tylenol is toxic to dogs.
the main cause is colorectal cancer but a colostomy may be performed as a temporary or permenant measure to give a part of the bowel a rest eg. in diverticular patches of the bowel (colon wall) bulge outwards. these patches can become inflamed and cause extreme pain
No.
if you read the side of the bottle it will have the weight of the baby and how much tylenol to give him or her
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NEVER give your dog Tylenol or Motrin, only aspirin!!! I repeat never anything but aspirin!! Tylenol is toxic!!
i wouldn't try it...
You CAN'T!!!!Tylenol & Codeine are not meant for children!!!!