Tylenol through G tube

[Mr12RN, BSN, RN]

I had a patient with a g tube and gave oral liquid Tylenol through it. Provider ordered it this way knowing patient didn’t take any PO meds. Probably a dumb question but this is the only of 25 meds I didn’t have to make a clarification with pharmacy on. Is this the ideal form of Tylenol for a g Tube? 

[chare]

When you say that the patient didn't take any PO meds, what exactly do you mean?  That he didn't take any meds by mouth, but enteral meds administered via the g-tube?  Or that he didn't take any enteral meds, regardless of route? 

If the former, are you concerned that this an appropriate form of Tylenol for administration via g-tube?  And if not, why?

[asoundchoice]

Both liquid and crushed tablets can be given via the peg

[Tegridy]

Probably just didn’t click the g tube button. Pharmacy usually automatically changes from po to tube