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. 2009 Jul 8;2009(3):CD001548. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001548.pub2

Heidrich 1985.

Methods RCT, DB, single oral dose, 3 parallel groups
Medication administered when baseline pain was of moderate to severe intensity
Pain assessed at 0, 30, 60 mins, then hourly up to 6 hours.
Participants Orthopaedic surgery
N = 120
M = 72, F = 48
Mean age 31 years
Interventions Ibuprofen 400 mg, n = 40
Paracetamol 300 + codeine 30 mg, n = 40
Placebo, n = 40
Outcomes PI: std 4 point scale and 100 mm VAS
PR: std 5 point scale and 100 mm VAS
Numbers of participants using rescue medication
Withdrawals
Notes Oxford Quality Score: R1, DB1, W0
No details about rescue medication.