Oral Syringe Auxillary labels

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Kristen Lendt
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Oral Syringe Auxillary labels

Good Morning,
Per ISMP recommendations for oral liquid medications, we use oral syringes that are amber in color AND have "for oral use only" on the syringe. We also add an auxiliary sticker to the label that says "For Oral Use Only".
Concerns have been brought forward by staff regarding confusion to nurses when an auxiliary sticker is added saying "for oral use only" but the route is G-tube, or J-tube, or NG tube.
We currently asked our staff to highlight the route to make it more apparent. Staff are asking if we could add an auxiliary sticker stating,route: enteral.
I am not convinced this is a necessary process, but wanted to see if anyone else uses a route sticker to their oral medications.
Thanks

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