Hersch 1993a.
Methods | RCT, DB, single oral dose, 5 parallel groups Medication administered when baseline pain was of moderate to severe intensity Pain assessed at 0, 30, 60 mins, then hourly up to 8 hours. |
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Participants | Third molar extraction N = 254 M/F not given Age 16+ years |
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Interventions | Ibuprofen 200 mg, n = 51 Ibuprofen 400 mg, n = 49 Meclofenamate 100 mg, n = 52 Meclofenamate 50 mg, n = 51 Placebo, n = 51 |
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Outcomes | PI: std 4 point scale PR: std 5 point scale PGE: std 5 point scale Numbers of participants using rescue medication Time to use of rescue medication Numbers with any adverse event Withdrawals |
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Notes | Oxford Quality Score: R1, DB1, W0 Rescue medication permitted after 1 hour. |