| Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
| Adverse effects | |||||
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RCT |
219 children, aged 1 to 6 years with otoscopically diagnosed AOM and receiving antibiotic treatment with cefaclor for 7 days |
Adverse effects (including mild nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain)
5/71 (7%) with ibuprofen 3/75 (4%) with placebo |
Significance not assessed |
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|
RCT |
219 children, aged 1 to 6 years with otoscopically diagnosed AOM and receiving antibiotic treatment with cefaclor for 7 days |
Adverse effects (including mild nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain)
3/73 (4.1%) with paracetamol 3/75 (4.0%) with placebo |
Significance not assessed |