Comparison 2. Ibuprofen 100 mg versus placebo.
Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect size |
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1 Participants with at least 50% pain relief over 4 to 6 hours | 4 | 396 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) | 3.68 [2.29, 5.92] |
2 Participants using rescue medication over 6 hours | 3 | 296 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) | 0.69 [0.57, 0.84] |
3 Participants with any adverse event | 3 | 310 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) | 1.21 [0.71, 2.07] |