Post Vasectomy Pain Killer Advice
We understand and appreciate that people deal with pain in different ways.
Following is our recommendations for a pain killer regime that you should be taking following your vasectomy. Please do not use Nurofen (ibuprofen) if you are asthmatic or have reflux disease or have been diagnosed with a stomach ulcer in the past.
On the night of your vasectomy
- 2 Panadol (paracetamol) before bed
Day 1: After your vasectomy
Breakfast
- Panadol (paracetamol 1g)
- Nurofen (ibuprofen 400mg)
Lunch
- Panadol (paracetamol 1g)
- Nurofen (ibuprofen 400mg)
Supper
- Panadol (paracetamol 1g)
- Nurofen (ibuprofen 400mg)
Day 2: After the procedure
- 2 Panadol (paracetamol)
- 2 Nurofen (ibuprofen)
- To be taken as required; repeated 4 times per day
- A prescription for Difene (Diclac, Voltarol) will be provided if you feel you need stronger pain killers and can be gotten from any chemist.
- If you have any concerns at all, please call for advice.
