TTA Prescription for Joint Arthroplasty Patients
DrugDoseFrequencyTabs/dayTTA pack sizeFHFT duration
Paracetamol1g (2x 500mg)6h8648 days
Codeine*15-60mg6h4-8567-14 days
Tramadol*50-100mg6h4-8405 days
Naproxen#500mg (2 x 250mg)12h4287 (instructed 2 days max)
Macrogols1 sachet12h22010 days
Ondansetron4mg8h366 post-op doses
Lansoprazole30mgod128

* Either codeine or tramadol
# If for suitable patients

Notes:

  • Continue analgesic regimen established as an inpatient.
  • Pre-packs of Dihydrocodeine and Co-dydramol are available for appropriate patients