Pre-operative Guidelines for

Instructions for patients who will be undergoing sinus augmentation

The night before surgery (sometime shortly before going to bed):

• Take one prescribed antibiotic (i.e. Amoxicillin, E.E.S., Erythromycin)
• Use Afrin nasal spray one “puff” in each nostril
• Take one antihistamine (i.e. Benadryl, Sudafed)

The morning of surgery (if you have a morning appointment):

• Do not eat – you make take in clear liquids – up to 4 oz., but avoid caffeine
• Take one prescribed antibiotic (i.e. Amoxicillin, E.E.S., Metronidazole)
• Use Afrin nasal spray one “puff” in each nostril approximately one hour before your appointment
• Take one antihistamine 25 mg (i.e. Benadryl, Sudafed), approximately one hour before your appointment
• Take one ibuprofen or 2 Advil one hour before your appointment if medically ok to take this medication.

If you have an afternoon appointment: 

• You may eat a light breakfast – at least 4 hours prior to your appointment
• Take one antibiotic in the early morning and another, an hour prior to your appointment
• Do not eat for at least four hours before your appointment – only clear liquids – up to 4 oz., but avoid caffeine.
• Use Afrin nasal spray one “puff” in each nostril approximately one hour before your appointment
• Take one antihistamine (i.e. Benadryl, Sudafed) approximately one hour before your appointment
• Take one ibuprofen or 2 Advil approximately one hour before appointment

You may need someone to take you home – please have a telephone number at which we can call him or her.  Do get a good nights rest before your appointment.

Please call our office if you have any questions or need further clarification